First DNA molecule made almost entirely of artificial parts


	First DNA molecule made almost entirely of artificial parts

Mohir

7-4-2008 1:49 PM

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7-4-2008 8:04 PM

mugofcoffee

then they shall make all artificial soldiers, who shall be send to war...just see! everything in the world today starts and end with terrorism and war!

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