Human Genome Hits Halfway Mark

Summary by Tom Magnuson

The mapping of the human genone continues, and more hard evidence that the non-coding DNA segments known as "junk" DNA have a real function is revealed.

"Important genetic motifs gleaned from vast stretches of non-coding sequence have been found on chromosome five," said Eddy Rubin, JGI's director.

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