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https://phys.org/news/2020-07-scientists-human-chromosome.html

“Nanopore sequencing, in addition to providing ultra-long reads, can also detect bases that have been modified by methylation, an “epigenetic” change that does not alter the sequence but has important effects on DNA structure and gene expression. By mapping patterns of methylation on the X chromosome, the team was able to confirm previous observations and reveal some intriguing trends in methylation patterns within the centromere.

The new human genome sequence, derived from a human cell line called CHM13, closes many gaps in the current reference genome, known as Genome Reference Consortium build 38 (GRCh38).”

Sooo nanotech creating a new human genome sequence and altering our DNA? Sounds great…

Transhumanism here we come…