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"Why are humans riddled with genetic errors?"

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A vast mosaic of cells, some that are identical and some that are slightly different, make up the human body. (Knowable Magazine)
Why Is Every Human Being Riddled With Genetic Errors?
Your body is a collection of cells carrying thousands of genetic mistakes accrued over a lifetime—many harmless, some bad and at least a few that may be good for you
Amber Dance, Knowable Magazine
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