A 'wild card' in your genes
Wednesday, December 7, 2011 - 15:30
in Biology & Nature
The human genome and the endowments of genes in other animals and plants are like a deck of poker cards containing a "wild card" that in a genetic sense introduces an element of variety and surprise that has a key role in life. That's what scientists are describing in a review of more than 100 studies on the topic.