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“There must be some DNA or protein sequences that are not compatible with life, perhaps because they bind some essential cellular component, for [...]
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As noted previously on this blog, North Korea is a naughty state with more than just nukes (or simu-nukes). Popular Mechanics has followed up its October 2006 report on North Korea. The scoop according to some (not too old) government reports and experts from organizations like FAS and CNS is that our pal [...]
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