In a surprising breakthrough, scientists have discovered a microscopic organism with DNA that defies the standard genetic code. During a routine experiment, researchers found that this protist uses an unusual system to signal where genes end — rewriting rules long thought universal in biology.
This challenges the traditional understanding of how DNA is translated into proteins, a process central to all life.
The discovery suggests that genetic systems may be far more flexible than previously believed, opening new avenues in evolutionary biology, biotechnology, and our understanding of life’s fundamental mechanisms.
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