Synthetic DNA Created, Evolves on Its Own
"XNA" may help answer basic questions of biology, study says
Christine Dell'Amore
Published April 19, 2012
Step aside, DNA—new synthetic compounds called XNAs can also store and copy genetic information, a new study says.
And, in a "big advancement," these artificial compounds can also be made to evolve in the lab.
This copying and translating ability allowed for genetic sequences to be copied and passed down again and again—artificial heredity.
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"XNA" may help answer basic questions of biology, study says
Christine Dell'Amore
Published April 19, 2012
Step aside, DNA—new synthetic compounds called XNAs can also store and copy genetic information, a new study says.
And, in a "big advancement," these artificial compounds can also be made to evolve in the lab.
This copying and translating ability allowed for genetic sequences to be copied and passed down again and again—artificial heredity.
Click Here To Read Entire Article
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