This great article reveals new insights into the origin of our genetic variation: What makes us different from our parents and neighbors and what does this mean for our health?

Original Article: Rate of de novo mutations and the importance of father’s age to disease risk. 

Kong et al. Nature, 2012. 488 (7412) p. 471-475.

To learn about what analysis of your DNA can bring to you, visit the Personal Genetics Education Project (PGEd)

To learn more about DNA and mutations, visit the Khan Academy lecture here.

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