Don't Throw It Out: 'Junk DNA' Essential In Evolution

A revolution in biology is afoot: Geneticists are now trying to better understand the regions of our DNA that aren't actual genes. Previously, scientists hadn't known what purpose this so-called junk DNA served; now it's clear it plays a major role in telling genes what to do.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/08/19/139757702/dont-throw-it-out-junk-dna-essential-in-evolution?ft=1&f=1007

Yvonne Strzechowski Zhang Ziyi Zoe Saldana Zooey Deschanel Aaliyah