On the contrary, whilst this proposal has absolutely no scientific basis, I DO think mysterio could get funding from a European Arts Commission.

He might have to be prepared to exhibit his knees at a few public spaces and it give it some spin & a commentary like 'through vanity, mankind has been brought to its knees, facing the sticky patches & adversity of life.'

A tank, some formaldehyde, the backing of Saatchi and this could be quite a sensation.