Synbio News

May 21, 2009

‘Junk’ DNA Has Important Role, Researchers Find

Science Daily

Scientists have called it “junk DNA.” They have long been perplexed by these extensive strands of genetic material that dominate the genome but seem to lack specific functions. Why would nature force the genome to carry so much excess baggage?

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/05/090520140408.htm