Chemists Expand Nature's Genetic Alphabet

This informational text resource is intended to support reading in the content area. This article provides some of the newest and most exciting information relating to the DNA in living things. It is a synopsis of a recent experiment in which scientists were able to successfully add two new "letters" into DNA and have the cell replicate these new bases. This could lead to advances in genetics, medicine, and various other fields of study.
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Direct Link: http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2014/05/07/310282870/chemists-expand-natures-genetic-alphabet

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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: DNA, nucleotides, nitrogenous bases, genetics, genetic code, informational text, text complexity
Instructional Component Type(s): Text Resource
Resource Collection: STEM Reading Resources

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