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What are the likely outcomes of mankind's new knowledge of the human genome?
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Knowledge of the human genome project will revolutionize science and modern medicine -- but how, exactly? Learn about knowledge of the human genome.
What have we learned from the Human Genome Project?
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The Human Genome Project revealed how the 3.2 billion base pairs contained in the human genome are ordered. Learn more about the Human Genome Project.
Ancient Mummy DNA Reveals Surprises About Egyptian Ancestry
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What does ancient Egyptian DNA from mummies tell us about modern populations? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.
Lonesome George Lived to Be 100 Years Old. Genome Sequencing Is Figuring Out How
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How was the giant tortoise Lonesome George able to live so long? HowStuffWorks finds out whether the secret was in his DNA.
How the Ion Proton Sequencer Works
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The ion proton sequencer can decode an entire human genome quickly and cheaply. Could this ion proton sequencer should up in your hospital? Find out.
How Pandora Radio Works
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Pandora radio is a different kind of internet radio site. Find out what sets Pandora apart from other radio sites and how Pandora works.
Can we bring Neanderthals back?
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Neanderthals and humans coexisted for thousands of years, but the relationship between the two species was always a bit dysfunctional. Could we get reacquainted with our evolutionary peers?
How Designer Children Work
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Designer children are explained in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about designer children.
Commercial Ancestry Tests Can Reveal How Much Neanderthal DNA You Have
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At least two commercial DNA testing services offer users information on heritage coming from coupling between ancient humans and other species.
Could a Platypus Poison Me?
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Platypus poison incapacitates competing male platypuses during mating season. Learn about platypus poison and other odd platypus features.