DNA Facts: Mind-Blowing Discoveries
By Jolene OlivoStretching to the Sun and Beyond
Did you know your DNA is a real cosmic traveler? Unraveled, the DNA from each of your cells would measure about 6 feet. Given the 100 trillion cells in your body, all your DNA laid out would stretch over 110 billion miles—that's enough to zip to the sun and back around 600 times! You Tube - Math & Science
Twins: Identically Different
Twins might share the same genes, but did you hear about the twins who aren't exactly the same? Thanks to lifestyle and environment, even identical twins can have slight differences. Plus, there's something called "chimerism," where one person can have two sets of DNA. It sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie,right? You Tube - Family History Fanatics
DNA: The Crime Solver
Imagine solving crimes with just a tiny bit of DNA. That's been happening since 1985! DNA testing first nailed a criminal in 1987, proving that science fiction isn't so fictional after all.
Imagine solving crimes with just a tiny bit of DNA. That's been happening since 1985! DNA testing first nailed a criminal in 1987, proving that science fiction isn't so fictional after all.
A Song Stored in DNA
Scientists have done something straight out of a future tale: storing "It’s a Small World" in the DNA of radiation-resistant bacteria. If there's ever a nuclear apocalypse, this might be how future beings hear our tunes! Duke University
Scientists have done something straight out of a future tale: storing "It’s a Small World" in the DNA of radiation-resistant bacteria. If there's ever a nuclear apocalypse, this might be how future beings hear our tunes! Duke University
Goodbye, Spiky
Once upon a time, human males had spiky parts just like cats and bats. Thankfully, those genes left our DNA about 700,000 years ago. It seems monogamy might have made nature say, "You won't be needing these."
Once upon a time, human males had spiky parts just like cats and bats. Thankfully, those genes left our DNA about 700,000 years ago. It seems monogamy might have made nature say, "You won't be needing these."
Neanderthal Relatives
Feeling prehistoric? All non-Africans have a bit of Neanderthal in them. DNA tests can even tell you how much of a caveperson you are, along with shedding light on your ancestors and potential health issues.
Feeling prehistoric? All non-Africans have a bit of Neanderthal in them. DNA tests can even tell you how much of a caveperson you are, along with shedding light on your ancestors and potential health issues.
Typing the Human Genome
If you thought typing up a term paper was bad, consider this: typing the human genome at 60 words per minute for 8 hours a day would take 50 years. Talk about a lifelong project! PBS
If you thought typing up a term paper was bad, consider this: typing the human genome at 60 words per minute for 8 hours a day would take 50 years. Talk about a lifelong project! PBS
Unexpected Relatives
Feeling unique? Well, you share 85% of your DNA with a mouse, 40% with a fruit fly, and yes, 41% with a banana. Next time you're peeling a banana, remember—it's kinda like family. TikTok - Illuminainc
Feeling unique? Well, you share 85% of your DNA with a mouse, 40% with a fruit fly, and yes, 41% with a banana. Next time you're peeling a banana, remember—it's kinda like family. TikTok - Illuminainc
These fun facts about DNA and genes show just how bizarre, wonderful, and interconnected life really is.. So, the next time you look up at the sun or munch on a banana, remember the incredible stories hidden within your DNA!