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Mouse Genetic Code Published

Posted by timothy on from the cheese-gene-still-elusive dept.

linuxwrangler writes "Scientists in six countries have published a nearly-complete genetic code of the mouse. Results show striking similarities between human and mouse DNA and scientists are now working on side-beside mapping of the two genomes."

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  1. Striking similarities. by Kaz+Kylheku · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Just looking at a mouse shows striking similarities to a human being. Skeleton with a backbone, pelvis and skull. Two eyes. Brain, nervous system, heart, lungs. A nose with two holes above a mouth, between two eyes. Et cetera.

    It's not that astounding that similarities in the genetic code should be found, or even striking ones. ;)

  2. DNA is nice and all by Cokelee · · Score: 5, Informative

    but what could possibly be more important is noncoding RNA, or microRNA. I read a good article about it at Science News.
    Another useful link is the project site for the program RNAGENiE.

    Just thought many people would find that interesting.