Ancient Greek mythology includes stories of a fire-breathing creature called a chimera. This fearsome beast was a mix between a lion, goat, and serpent. But chimeras are not just a part of mythology.

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The term chimera is usually associated with Greek mythology. It brings to mind a monster with the head of a goat and a lion. Instead of a tail, it has a protruding snake. There is a genetic term that ...