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Re:Malware Encoded in DNA Can Hack Gene-Sequencing Software by icelancer on Friday August 11, 2017 @02:26AM (#14987091)
>Though, really, is that interesting?

Yes. Trusting human DNA is something that WILL absolutely, 100%, no-doubt-about it happen in the future and you will hear about it. People are good at finding ways to screw things up.

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Re:Malware Encoded in DNA Can Hack Gene-Sequencing Software by taeric on Friday August 11, 2017 @10:16AM (#14989848)
Sorry, the interesting like there was supposed to refer to the advice of always sanitize inputs. That, by itself is interesting.

Exploring ways it can hurt you in DNA? Yeah, fun thought experiment.

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