Astronomers Detect DNA-Linked Molecule in Milky Way

A thousand light years from Earth, astronomers believe they have made a discovery that may prove life not only comes from stars, but is spread everywhere throughout the universe.

Update, 6:20 p.m.: It’s worth noting the research behind this finding is separate from the study debunked by Phil Plait on Slate’s Bad Astronomy blog today.

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