Alexander White

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“A caterpillar and its butterfly have the same genetic sequence.” Frey pounded his fist into his hand. “Same exact DNA and completely different forms. How is that possible?” Durand realized he’d never known that. And it did seem puzzling. “Epigenetics. Gene expression. Turning genes on and off. That’s what happens during the butterfly’s metamorphosis. It builds a chrysalis and secretes chemicals that cause it to fall into a comatose state as its body changes.” “Like my coma. After they injected me.” Frey nodded. “I think that’s what the Huli jing discovered—not only how to edit DNA, but how to ...more
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