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For the First Time Ever, Life's Secret Code Just Doubled in Size!

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Every single living thing on Earth is built using a secret code of just four DNA letters, but brilliant minds have just created a super-powered version with eight! This amazing new genetic alphabet works perfectly inside cells, opening up a whole new world of custom-made biology. Imagine what kind of incredible, helpful creatures we could design in the future with twice as many building blocks!
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