"DNA of Rafflesia surprises biologists" would be just a fine title, "The DNA of Rafflesia is strange" would be even better. Biologists are not stunned all the

"DNA of Rafflesia surprises biologists" would be just a fine title, "The DNA of Rafflesia is strange" would be even better. Biologists are not stunned all the time as so many people apparently love to think. I understand that the cartoonist image of smart people being shocked is a comforting idea for some readers. And there is not need to repeat again or again that is a parasite or smells like carrion like it came from mars. Rafflesia is one of the most famous vegetable trivia and part of the popular knowledge.