A common theme in comic books and monster movies is the transformation of a “mil

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A common theme in comic books and monster movies is the transformation of a “mild-mannered” (i.e., normal) person or animal into something extraordinary through the application of radiation. This includes the Incredible Hulk (exposure to gamma radiation), Godzilla (a lizard changed due to exposure to nuclear testing), and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (pet turtles exposed to radioactive “ooze”). In all of these cases the transformation has included major changes in the musculoskeletal systems to provide a dramatic increase in body size (temporary in the case of the Hulk) as well as the development of new abilities. In the case of the Hulk, the ability is massive strength, to the point where he can crush tanks with his bare hands. Godzilla has human-like hands, walks on two legs, and the TMNT have a modified musculoskeletal system that allows them to move just like humans. Provide a clear explanation of what modifications to the starting organism would be required to produce each of these transformations from normal to extraordinary and what parts of the organism would not need to change. For each of these changes, you should address how likely those changes are, and provide evidence from the material we have covered in class to support your argument. (comparative vertabrae anatomy course)

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Yes, it is possible to acquire or develop supernatural powers in humans, particularly, those related to mind and also to the physical body. We can observe that some of the top performers exhibit some supernatural powers, like memorizing huge data, computing within seconds, telling the correct date if you tell a day in the past or future or telling the correct day if you tell any date and year (I personally met one such person!), etc. These features are due to some modifications in their genome expression (probably). Coming to the speed, we can think of athletes, which can run at a good speed, which is also acquired by practice. Change in physical appearance and muscle capacity can be achieved by altering the gene expression.

Designing a superhero may be possible by doing some alterations to the gene expression or inducing certain mutations, similar to designer babies!

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