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From: Doc Bones	5/27/2009 6:27:12 PM
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How Trivial DNA Changes Can Hurt Health From the June 2009 Scientific American Magazine By J. V. Chamary and Laurence D. Hurst Key Concepts Scientists long assumed that any DNA mutation that does not change the final protein encoded by a gene is effectively “silent.” Mysterious exceptions to the rule, in which silent changes seemed to be exerting a powerful effect on proteins, have revealed that such mutations can affect health through a variety of mechanisms. Understanding the subtler dynamics of how genes work and evolve may reveal further insights into causes and cures for disease. [full article:] scientificamerican.com

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