Which parent did you get most DNA from? 10 amazing facts about our genes

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DECODING DNA Which parent did you get most DNA from? 10 amazing facts about our genes 3 min. Genetics can both fascinate and befuddle us with its complexity, but understanding its mechanisms just might be the key to deciphering the building blocks of our entire existence. From genes that are shared between different species to viruses that insert themselves into our DNA, here are 10 things you—likely—didn’t know about genetics and DNA. Read full article

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