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Art, Writing, and Learning: The Clerisy Quarter => History, Science, and Interesting Information - The Great Library => Topic started by: Jubal on January 24, 2017, 11:25:59 PM

Title: Extra letters added to DNA
Post by: Jubal on January 24, 2017, 11:25:59 PM

Sharing this because it's super interesting:

(http://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/660/cpsprodpb/F397/production/_93795326_c0325381-ehec_bacteria_on_human_colon_tissue_sem-spl.jpg)

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Scientists have created bacteria that thrive using an expanded "genetic alphabet".
The blueprint for all life forms on Earth is written in a code consisting of four "letters": A, T, C and G, which pair up in the DNA double helix.
But the lab organism has been modified to use an additional two, giving it a genetic code of six letters.
Researchers hope the work could lead to bugs that can help manufacture new classes of drugs to treat disease.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-38737693

Title: Re: Extra letters added to DNA
Post by: Pentagathus on January 25, 2017, 01:44:39 AM

Oh portugal this armadillo, bound to end in super mutant diseases. Don't these people watch any horror films?