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Genetic problem

2018-07-12 15:59:21
Is it possible to take genetic information from another person when you get mixed up saliva or fusion or transfer of DNA? I want an answer that is clear, frank and explanatory even in a few lines. I'm worry about my identity , i dont want have DNA of somewon else . Or his qualities or traits . Or any thing of him . ?!!!?!??
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No. Only some viral or rarely some other microbial genetic information may be incorportard into some of your cell's genes. But nothing can genetically change you as a whole. DNA alteration by virus or radiatikn can cause malignancy of particular cells.

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