#shorts Why is life so diverse on earth and why is DNA found in all living organisms? Life on Earth is diverse due to the process of evolution. Over billions of years, organisms have adapted to various environments, leading to the proliferation of diverse species.
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How reliable is DNA in studying fossils?
How reliable is DNA in studying fossils?
DNA survives a maximum of one to 1.5 million years, so bringing dinosaurs to life is impossible. To date, the oldest DNA found and extracted was from a mammoth that was 1.5 million years old.
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Did you know that we share approximately 50% of our DNA with bananas? Humans and pumpkins share 70% of DNA.
Human DNA begins to degenerate at the age of 55.
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DNA was discovered by Friedrich Miescher in 1869, In 1940s Oswald Avery realized DNA contains humans’ genetic blueprint. DNA’s double-helix structure was discovered in 1953 by James Watson and Francis Crick. A helical weird thing occurred to both in a dream before starting their research.
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Did you know that difficulty in quitting smoking is coming from Neanderthals?
They passed on genes involved in type 2 diabetes, Crohn’s disease, depression, and smoking addiction.
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