Biologists have just created a new species of bacteria with just 437 genes!!

with a genetic code that's smaller than any found in nature, Which is just 437 genes, the lab-made organism is carrying the absolute known minimum amount of genetic code required to support life.
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http://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-have-created-a-living-organism-with-the-smallest-genome-yet

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