Scientists discover second, secret DNA code

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Yahoo! News - by AFP, 12/12/13

A technician shows a DNA sample, on February 22, 2013, in Nantes, western France

Scientists have long believed that DNA tells the cells how to make proteins. But the discovery of a new, second DNA code Thursday suggests the body speaks two different languages.

Rather than concerning itself with proteins, this one instructs the cells on how genes are controlled.

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