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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"

3 of 194 comments (clear)

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

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

    News flash

    Scientists uncover code for flight simulator in 8th chromosome!

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  3. 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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