How long would you survive with no DNA? (www.youtube.com)

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[-] Hamartiogonic@sopuli.xyz 1 points 1 week ago

But RNA would still be there, right? Definitely not enough to save the day, but at least you would have some borrowed time.

[-] Quetzalcutlass@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

A quick death is preferable. Just ask Hisashi Ouchi, a victim of severe irradiation who was kept alive in agonizing pain for nearly three months as his body decayed around him.

[-] polotype@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 week ago

Would you have bleach for my eyeballs by any chance ?

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