DNA Analysis Hints At a Fourth Domain of Life 124
ecesar writes "The Economist is reporting on a recent paper published in the Public Library of Science, which suggests there might be at least one other, previously hidden, domain of life (besides eukaryotes, bacteria and archaea). Using DNA sequence data generated directly from environmental samples, the authors found sequences not yet seen in any cultured organism."
So... (Score:1, Funny)
More than one domain? (Score:3, Funny)
I mean there's life.com, life.net, life.org, life.co.uk...
Re:you meen the Ancients? (Score:4, Funny)
No, I think he means the Old Ones.
And they will return some day.
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Your only hope is suicide or to be eaten first.
Well hopefully not tomorrow, I have a dentist's appointment.
Who'd a thunk it? (Score:5, Funny)
"... the authors found sequences not yet seen in any cultured organism."
Hillbilly DNA. Will wonders never cease?
fourth domain of life (Score:5, Funny)