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I recently read somewhere that sections of DNA that were previously thought to be "junk" are actually useful bits of DNA. They are apparently used for the early parts of life.
Anyhow, I was curious if we're comparing the entire genomes or only selected portions? G-Man |
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Hello GeoffreyF67,
If you look at the Genome Comparison Status page at http://www.dbbm.fiocruz.br/labwim/bioinfoteam...eComparison/progress.html you will read that we are comparing protein sequences in the genomes. Yes, there are apparently as many genes that produce non-coding RNA (RNA that is not used to produce protein) as there are involved in protein synthesis, but we do not yet know how to identify them. Here is an article about this type of 'junk' DNA: http://www.worldcommunitygrid.org/forums/wcg/viewthread?thread=1368#15258 Lawrence |
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