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It’s not like scientists actually believe it’s useless. Maybe some did for a little while, but it didn’t last long. There’s tons of research into what it does.
by mikeash 7y ago
It’s not like scientists actually believe it’s useless. Maybe some did for a little while, but it didn’t last long. There’s tons of research into what it does. Saying modern science is broken because a few people briefly thought some DNA served no purpose is a bit extreme.