Thursday, May 10, 2007

Genetic map on humans

Humble opossum's genetic map sheds light on humans (Reuters)

This undated photograph shows an unidentified person holding a South American short-tailed gray opossum, scientific name Monodelphis domestica. Scientists have mapped the genetic composition of a marsupial mammal, the South American gray, short-tailed opossum, gaining insight into the role of 'junk DNA' in human evolution and into immune systems. (Paul Samollow, Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research, San Antonio/Handout/Reuters)Reuters - Scientists have mapped the genetic composition of a marsupial mammal, the South American gray, short-tailed opossum, gaining insight into the role of "junk DNA" in human evolution and into immune systems.


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