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Why Scientists Are Giving a DNA Boost to Houseplants

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The air in our homes contains plenty of toxic substances — from chemicals that off-gas from building materials to those emanating from our furniture (like glues that hold the couch together or flame retardants on the fabrics). There's also chlorine released from treated water, to cigarette smoke and fragrances from our fabric softeners — all of these are potential sources of indoor air pollutants.

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