DNA has been referred
to as the “mystery substance” that impacts who you are (in comparison to your
biological relatives). Scientists at the University of Washington believe they
have discovered that DNA is really an
incredibly powerful information storage device and much more complex than
originally believed. In fact, they believe it contains a second hidden code. The
genetic code uses a 64-letter alphabet called codons. Some codons, “duons,” can
have two meanings, one related to protein sequence, and one related to gene
control. This means that “many DNA changes that appear to alter protein
sequences may actually cause disease by disrupting gene control programs or
even both mechanisms simultaneously,” according to a researcher. It appears that a
secret language in the DNA itself may be a contributor to how "nature" is expressed. Sounds a bit like Dan
Brown’s Da Vinci Code! No wonder every individual, every brain, is unique.
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