Genetic Code for Organizing DNA Discovered.

In the July 20, 2006, journal Nature, scientists report cracking the genetic codethat determines where nucleosomes will be placed on the DNA strand. Those nucleosome proteins might be the key to curing diseases such as cancers linked to DNA mutations. Illustration created by Michael Ströck, 2006, Geophysics Fluid Dynamics Lab.

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Spacecraft successfully inflates in orbit

LOS ANGELES - An experimental spacecraft bankrolled by real estate magnate Robert Bigelow successfully inflated in orbit Wednesday, testing a technology that could be used to fulfill his dream of building a commercial space station.