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Move over, DNA. Life's other code is more subtle and far more powerful

27 March 2019

Our cells use a sugary language to identify and interact with each other. Cracking it will let us marshal stem cells and create alternatives to antibiotics

Estonia to give genetic testing and advice to 100,000 residents

2 April 2018

Estonia is to become the first nation to give state-sponsored genetic advice on health and disease risks, and plans to extend the scheme to all its residents

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Move over, DNA. Life's other code is more subtle and far more powerful

Estonia to give genetic testing and advice to 100,000 residents

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