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Interview with J. Craig Venter

Posted by michael on from the dna-for-dummies dept.

ebusinessmedia1 writes "An fascinating article that has Venter reflecting on the work yet to be done in genomics, and his strong sense that biology will drive developments in computing in the near future."

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  1. Re:Genomics, yes, but what about Somatics? by sd211 · · Score: 4, Informative

    To be exact, exactly half of genomic DNA comes from each parent. Extra-chromasomal DNA (e.g. mitochondrial DNA) is contributed by mother. Machinery which is required for DNA replication does not really matter; half-life of proteins is relatively short, and new proteins that make up the machinery will be made from the genomic DNA. Although the is some extra-chromasomal DNA which comes from maternal side, it's effects are small compared to the effects of the genomic DNA.