Behind the facade, it is DNA that speaks the truth


You can do the most drastic cosmetic modifications to something, but underneath, the double helix will always tell the truth. Photo: 123rf.com

Some years ago, there was a news report that flashed round the world about a man from northern China who divorced and sued his wife for being ugly. The report initially provoked mixed reviews from people around the globe: some were appalled, some outraged and some thoroughly amused.

As the story unfolded though, more and more spectators began to feel sympathy towards the husband because he appeared to have been taken in by false appearances, pun intended.

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