The TEMPTATION OF Dr. TOXIE

[Taro Toporific]

Researchers suspected of illegally dumping E. coli bacteria into public drains
(Mainichi Japan) April 11, 2008
KOBE --A university research team has come under suspicion of discharging strains of genetically modified E. coli bacteria into public drains without taking safety measures, it has been learned.
The research team, headed by professor Takayoshi Kuno from the graduate school of Kobe University, is suspected of having discharged strains of genetically modified E. coli bacteria and yeast, that they had used in their experiments, into the public sewage system without processing them....more...

[Catoneinutica]

You know, if the "grey goo" world-ending scenario ever ends up playing out, it'll probably turn out to have originated in a drain at some J-university or research institute like RIKEN.

[Taro Toporific]

I wonder which sexually harassed grad student ratted-out professor Takayoshi Kuno of Kobe University???....more...

[Mock Cockpit]

Those wishing to contact Dr Kuno can reach him on ext. 751.

[D-San]

I hate it when I start thinking of all the crap that people pour down the drain, while I drink tap water.