Carnivorous Plant Ejects Junk DNA 116
sciencehabit writes "The carnivorous humped bladderwort, found on all continents except Antarctica, is a model of ruthless genetic efficiency. Only 3% of this aquatic plant's DNA is not part of a known gene, new research shows. In contrast, only 2% of human DNA is part of a gene. The bladderwort, named for its water-filled bladders that suck in unsuspecting prey, is a relative of the tomato. The finding overturns the notion that this repetitive, non-coding DNA, popularly called 'junk' DNA, is necessary for life."
Re:No. Bad Conclusion. Bad. (Score:5, Funny)
Too bad you passed up the "my junk ejecting DNA" opportunity for a cheap insightful comment.
Yeah, I had a cousin who did that a lot too (Score:5, Funny)
Even when we begged him not to in front of people.
That's not junk DNA (Score:5, Funny)
That's not junk: Those are comments!
The carnivorous humped bladderwort (Score:5, Funny)
The carnivorous humped bladderwort...
Sounds like something from an episose of red Red Dwarf.
Re:No. Bad Conclusion. Bad. (Score:2, Funny)
Obvious, isn't it? It's carnivorous. (Score:4, Funny)
Only 3% of this aquatic plant's DNA is not part of a known gene, new research shows. In contrast, only 2% of human DNA is part of a gene. ... The finding overturns the notion that this repetitive, non-coding DNA, popularly called 'junk' DNA, is necessary for life.
What's so difficult to understand? Obviously, when it actually finds itself in need of some junk DNA, it just eats up a few people. Isn't this called Just-in-Time in business management?