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• Huge DNA code of the Christmas tree being revealed

  December 13, 2012 in Nation/World NEW YORK (AP) — To millions of people, the Christmas tree is a cheerful sight. To scientists who decipher the DNA codes of plants and animals, it’s a monster. We’re …

• Two-day test can spot gene diseases in newborns

  October 3, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — Too often, newborns die of genetic diseases before doctors even know what’s to blame. Now scientists have found a way to decode those babies’ DNA in just …

• New DNA encyclopedia shows complex inner workings

  September 5, 2012 in Health NEW YORK (AP) — A colossal international effort has yielded the first comprehensive look at how our DNA works, an encyclopedia of information that will rewrite the textbooks and offer …