Human Survival Genes Pinpointed


	Human Survival Genes Pinpointed

tabsey

2-6-2008 3:19 AM

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tabsey says:

Interesting read

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2-6-2008 8:35 AM

AcesLucky

Makes sense. The natural selection explanation accounts for this variation wonderfully.

I wonder if there is a branch of knowledge that disagrees with evolution by natural selection?

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