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Scientists Complete Map of Human Genetic Variation

Posted by samzenpus on from the one-of-these-things-is-not-like-the-other dept.

UltimaGuy writes "A major scientific step in the field of genetics is set to speed up the search for the causes of common illnesses ranging from heart disease and cancer to Alzheimer's and asthma. Scientists have mapped patterns of tiny DNA differences that distinguish one person from another, a step that will speed up the search for genes that promote common illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes."

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  1. Obligatory... by RavenChild · · Score: 4, Funny

    99.9% of your genes are belong to everyone!

  2. For what it's worth... by Create+an+Account · · Score: 4, Funny

    I have also: totaled three cars in crashes, been hit by a car while riding a bicycle, cracked my sternum in a freak lawn mowing accident, and overdosed on aspirin when I was 4. I cracked both shoulder blades by falling out of a tree when I was 6, got attacked by monkeys (twice), and I've been hit by lightning.

    I'm 38, and I haven't died yet. I'm pretty sure I'm immortal.

    1. Re:For what it's worth... by shitdrummer · · Score: 4, Funny

      Dude, can't you take a hint... :) Just kidding.

      God: Dang, missed again. Can't 841457 (because they use Slashdot userID's in Heaven) just stand still for a while?
      Angel: Sir, you've got to hold the L1 button to auto-aim.
      God: Oh, I've been holding R1.
      Angel: No, that's your special attack button.
      God: What's my special attack then?
      Angel: Hurricanes!
      God: Oh. Oops, my bad.

      Shitdrummer