[asa] Junk DNA

From: James Patterson <james000777@bellsouth.net>
Date: Wed Nov 05 2008 - 20:08:57 EST

Just ran across this. I believe there was a comment recently on this
listserve about RTB's stance on "junk" DNA.

 

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/11/081104180928.htm

'Junk' DNA Proves Functional; Helps Explain Human Differences From Other
Species

ScienceDaily (Nov. 5, 2008) - In a paper published in Genome Research on
Nov. 4, scientists at the Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS) report that
what was previously believed to be "junk" DNA is one of the important
ingredients distinguishing humans from other species.

 

Comments? I haven't read it.I can probably get it thru our library if anyone
wants it (reply offline).

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