Tree of DNA [Tattoo]

Discover the meaning behind a tattoo that represents a symbol of life in human culture, blending DNA with a tree.

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A grad student who asked to remain anonymous writes, "The tree seems to be a potent symbol of life in human (at least Western) culture, and what better way to augment this symbol by putting the code for life (DNA) at its base? I got this tattoo to commemorate the beginning of my PhD in immunology."

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