did you know that? [Did you know that?] Scientists discovered giant hidden DNA in your mouth

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Scientists discovered giant hidden DNA in your mouth

Did you know scientists in Tokyo have found massive extrachromosomal DNA strands — called “Inocles” — inside mouth bacteria that were previously overlooked by standard DNA tools? These giant DNA segments are common in people and might help microbes survive stress and even influence diseases like cancer.

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