January 8, 1999
Creating a Genetic Rosetta Stone
A compilation of the DNA of a small worm may lead to breakthroughs in understanding human biology
At first glance, Caenorhabditis elegans doesn't seem to have much in common with humans. It's a worm that subsists on bacteria found in soil, growing no more than one millimeter long.
Nonetheless, C. elegans is poised to become a genetic Rosetta stone, one that will help researchers unravel the intricacies
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