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RNA Interference Leads To Nobel Prize

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the making-the-double-helix-dance dept.

gollum123 writes "The Nobel Prize for medicine has been awarded to two US scientists who discovered a phenomenon called RNA interference, which regulates the expression of genes. From the article: 'The breakthrough has also given scientists the ability to systematically test the functions of all human genes. [...] The Nobel citation, issued by Sweden's Karolinska Institute, said: "This year's Nobel Laureates have discovered a fundamental mechanism for controlling the flow of genetic information."'"

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  1. Re:And all of you athiests have been so smug... by CosmeticLobotamy · · Score: 4, Funny

    I'm not sure about a cross, but it sure does look like a Maxipad with wings. I think the "God's a woman" crowd may have something, there.

  2. I call shenanigans by letsgolightning · · Score: 5, Funny

    The Nobel citation, issued by Sweden's Karolinska Institute, said: "This year's Nobel Laureates have discovered a fundamental mechanism for controlling the flow of genetic information."

    I'm pretty sure condoms have been around for a while.

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