Mammalian DNA (airborne) – Uncommon Descent

Evolution Genetics horizontal gene transfer Intelligent Design

Mammalian DNA can be airborne too…

We heard just recently about horizontal gene transfer between herring and smelt. Will we be hearing next about horizontal gene transfer involving mammals via airborne DNA? Don’t rule it out.

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