The DNA code is inert... stored safely... For daily use the cell relies on disposable photocopies... made of RNA... composed of similar building bloc… - Nick Lane

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The DNA code is inert... stored safely... For daily use the cell relies on disposable photocopies... made of RNA... composed of similar building blocks... spun out on a single strand rather than the... double helix.

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About Nick Lane

(born 1967) is a British and writer. He is a professor in evolutionary at University College London. He has published five books to date which have won several awards.

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