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The microbes forming a new kind of life

28/01/2017 GMT

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Scientists have made a new kind of DNA. It could change all our lives.

Scientists have created a new life form in the lab by adding extra items to the DNA of stomach bacteria.  They hope it'll lead to the development of new medicines, among other things. 

Photo: E.Coli bacteria photographed by an electron micrograph. 
Credit The Science Photo Library.

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