This zoo is trying to save species by saving their DNA. There are some very interesting applications to this technology, including developing a glow in the dark cat.
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This zoo is trying to save species by saving their DNA. There are some very interesting applications to this technology, including developing a glow in the dark cat.
Added: Sep 12, 2009
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Runtime: 03:23
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