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3rd Chromosome Deciphered

Posted by chrisd on from the all-your-bases-belong-to-us dept.

veeoh writes: "Another chapter in the human book of life has been published. Scientists working as part of the Human Genome Project(including some from the Wellcome Trust) have deciphered the complete genetic instructions of a third chromosome, one of the 24 bundles of DNA that carry our genetic material. The BBC has an article about the discovery"

9 of 194 comments (clear)

  1. 24? by Byteme · · Score: 4, Funny
    I have 46. I am special.

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  2. genetic "instructions" by mrroot · · Score: 2, Funny

    ... have deciphered the complete genetic instructions of a third chromosome, one of the 24 bundles of DNA that carry our genetic material.

    Wouldnt it be cool if they found an easter-egg in the "instructions"?

    or if there was a secret message encoded in them ala the Netscape Weenies message.

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    1. Re:genetic "instructions" by mrjive · · Score: 3, Funny

      News flash

      Scientists uncover code for flight simulator in 8th chromosome!

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    2. Re:genetic "instructions" by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

      ssa ym ssik nac ahdduB

    3. Re:genetic "instructions" by diesel_jackass · · Score: 2, Funny

      i wonder if any of the code is commented out?

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    4. Re:genetic "instructions" by ocie · · Score: 3, Funny

      There is a secret message:

      ATCGATCGATCGATCGACTGAC...
      All Your base-pair are belong to us!
      ...TCGATCGAGCTAGACGTCGTGC

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  3. Department by Amaranth · · Score: 2, Funny

    Shouldn't this be the "All-your-Base-Pair-are-belong-to-us" department?

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  4. DNA Pic? by bwindle2 · · Score: 2, Funny

    Why does that DNA link go to a picture of Douglas Adams? Just because his initals are DNA doesn't make him the genetic code of us ;)

  5. Re:Whoohoo! by main() · · Score: 2, Funny


    > Great, but can I grow that third arm I've always wanted? NO! Damn hippy scientists.

    I have one for spanking the monkey and one for moving the mouse and clicking the buttons.

    What do I need a third one for?

    Si