Primitive fish may shed light on evolution of limbs

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Once thought to be extinct, the coelacanth (through its DNA) is aiding scientists in their growing understanding of evolution. When inserted into mice, the fish
Once thought to be extinct, the coelacanth (through its DNA) is aiding scientists in their growing understanding of evolution. When inserted into mice, the fish's DNA causes the mammals to grow limbs. In the fish the same DNA codes for fins, not limbs.

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