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Subway DNA Survey Finds Microbes, Mozzarella and Mystery

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Genetic Analysis of DNA Found in New York City's Subway Stations

A geneticist and his colleagues analyze the DNA found on different surfaces in New York City subway stations, revealing a wide variety of bacteria, including anthrax and plague fragments. Nearly half of the DNA sequenced remains unidentified, suggesting the existence of undiscovered subway dwellers.

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