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Human Genome Mapped, but DNA Still a Mystery

Genes more complex than scientists thought

By Wesley Oliver, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 4, 2007 5:42 PM CDT

(Newser) – A new map of human DNA shows just how complex we really are – so much so that scientists can’t even pin down which genes are making our eyes blue. "I found out that I have [only] a high probability of having blue... Read full story »

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