98% of the human genome is noncoding DNA. Termed junk DNA, this vast majority of all human DNA has no known biological function. Why would we have so much nonfunctional genetic material? Are these the instructions for superpowers that are waiting to be tapped or are they really just junk left over from millions of years of modification? I don't know about you, but I'm hoping for superpowers.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Science Friday - Cornstarch Goo Edition
Cornstarch Goo is awesome. If you have never experimented with this stuff, you should. And if you have some kiddos at home, you definitely should! Tonight. If not sooner. All you need to do is mix some cornstarch with water until you get the consistency of pancake batter. (You could even get crafty and throw in some green food coloring for St. Patrick's Day.) The video below was featured on NPR's Science Friday (the real Science Friday, not my cheap rip off). I love how scientists just have this burning desire to explain things. Everything. Including Cornstarch Goo. Ahhh scientists - gotta love 'em.
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