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Radical genetic finding called into question

Alternate method of inheritance may be down to contamination.

One of last year's most stunning biological discoveries is being called into question. Researchers say they are unable to repeat experiments that were thought to reveal a form of inheritance previously believed impossible.

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Posted by Nicola Jones on September 27, 2006 06:00 PM |

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