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Why DNA?

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A small collection of general facts related to DNA is presented.

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  2. IGSS, Magurele-Bucharest, Romania

    H. Rosu

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Rosu, H. Why DNA?. Nouv Cim D 20, 73–77 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03036039

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