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Published online 9 November 2006 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news061106-15
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The sushi genome project
Sea urchin genes reveal surprising similarities with humans.
Researchers have determined the genetic sequence of the purple sea urchin, Strongylocentrotus purpuratus. Spines and sushi aside, Helen Pearson investigates what researchers find to like about these creatures.
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