OT : the second most important discovery for all living

[perceval]

I just have to share as this news is just mind blowing.

This has got to be one of those monumental discoveries that will affect and change our lives forever.

Scientists have discovered another line of code in our DNA. Seems our DNA actually speaks 2 languages. One line is for the building blocks of life, the other is for how to use it.

Changes everything in the way we will treat diseases and life in general.

Have a quick read:

http://www.washington.edu/news/2013/12/12/scientists-discover-double-meaning-in-genetic-code/

[Kenster]

Holy snikees! They never talked about this in Jurassic Park!

K ;-)

[hairmetal-81]

This gets my vote for "Most intriguing thread-title of the year 2013."

Scary indeed...

[gingerbaker]

Unfortunately, this is just more sensationalist baloney from the ENCODE group.

See:

http://www.forbes.com/sites/emilywillingham/2013/12/13/dont-be-duped-by-duon-dna-hype/

[perceval]

Wow, ok, I guess I need to tame down my excitement, and realise that hype is just about every where these days.

BUT... I think I will include Forbes in the hype factory as well!

While reading in that link, there was mention on "How will Microsoft overtake Apple in 3 years" ... I just had to have a look... well, here's how in a nutshell: By integrating Windows8 - Office - and XBox ! Microsoft is the only company that can do so! First, I thought it was almost a given when you get Windows, you get Office. And soon, you will be able to tie in your gaming XBox console to your computer and take over the world?????

Well, after reading that line, I stopped reading both articles, closed the tabs, came back to reality and concentrated on the stuff that really matters to me.. vdrums forum being one of them.

[hairmetal-81]

I just had to have a look... well, here's how in a nutshell: By integrating Windows8 - Office - and XBox ! Microsoft is the only company that can do so!

Hehehe.... Excel spreadsheet on an XBox.
Now I know what that controller-pad really was designed for!


(...If you reach level 99, you'll get a personal Christmas message from Bill.... or from Ballmer, at worst! )

Well, after reading that line, I stopped reading both articles, closed the tabs, came back to reality (...)

I guess that meant:

[/hype], then!