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Submission + - Second code found in DNA (rt.com)

HSkirts writes: "Scientists have discovered a secret second code hiding within DNA which instructs cells on how genes are controlled. The amazing discovery is expected to open new doors to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, according to a new study."

Submission + - Monsanto's glyphosate in 44% of Europeans, study shows (rt.com)

HSkirts writes: Despite considered relatively non-toxic, there are groups of scientists concerned that glyphosate may disrupt the human hormone system, be an 'endocrine disruptor', cause DNA damage and even cancer. One of the recent reviews, conducted by MIT, also highlighted dangerous health effects of glyphosate, including increased cancer risk, neurotoxicity, and birth defects, as well as eye, skin, and respiratory irritation.
It is still unclear how 90% of Malta residents, 70% of Germans and UK have that chemical in their urine samples.

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Submission + - U.S. programmer outsources own job (cnn.com)

HSkirts writes: "This is is great example of entrepreneurship. Bob subcontracts his job to Chinese programmers and even gets to be rewarded for his excellent performance, his "clean, well written" coding. "The best developer in the building."
In reality he watched cats online."

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