Painted Turtle Gets DNA Decoded (IMAGE)

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Painted Turtle Gets DNA Decoded

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Turtles have evolved slowly, a new study confirms. Decoding the genome of the western painted turtle reveals new clues to their longevity and ability to survive without oxygen during long winters.

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Tracey Haynes Photographs, <a target="_Blank"href="http://traceyhaynes.com">traceyhaynes.com</a>

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