UK: Rise of the genetically-mutated SUPER RATS: Giant rodents that are immune to poison are spreading at ‘rapid speeds’ – mailonline

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  • Humans have been using the same rat poisons since the 1950s
  • But rats have developed a mutation that allows them to survive poisons
  • Out of 17 UK counties tested, every single one of them had resistant rats
  • Reports this year suggest that rats in the UK are also becoming bigger
  • ‘Super rats’ are expected to outnumber humans two to one by next year
  • Footage of the rats will be shown on the Tonight programme, on ITV tomorrow at 7.30pm BST 

By Ellie Zolfagharifard

Published: 11:57 EST, 25 June 2014 | Updated: 16:22 EST, 25 June 2014

Deep within our city sewers, a new breed of genetically mutated ‘super rats’, immune to poison, are spreading at alarming speeds.

Scientists have now begun charting their rapid invasion into new communities by monitoring their progress in 17 counties in the UK.

Genetic testing by Huddersfield University has revealed that the rodents have developed a mutation that allows them to survive conventional poisons.