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Mystery of our 145 ‘alien’ genes: Scientists discover some DNA is NOT from our ancestors – and say it could change how we think about evolution
Wednesday, March 18, 2015 2:51
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by Mark Prigg
Daily Mail
Study challenges views that evolution relies solely on genes passed down
Instead says we acquired essential 'foreign' genes from microorganisms
Humans contain 'alien' genes not passed on from our ancestors, researchers have discovered.
The say we acquired essential 'foreign' genes from microorganisms co-habiting their environment in ancient times.
The study challenges conventional views that animal evolution relies solely on genes passed down through ancestral lines – and says the process could still be going on.
Cambridge researchers say we acquired essential 'foreign' genes from microorganisms co-habiting their environment in ancient times.
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Source: http://www.riseearth.com/2015/03/mystery-of-our-145-alien-genes.html
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