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Share Alike: Genes from bacteria found in animals
Bacteria swap genes all the time, but it now appears that they can give their DNA to some animals as well.
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HumansUrine tests for cities
Analysis of sewage gauges community-wide use of illegal drugs.
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EarthTiny tubes, big pollution
Making carbon nanotubes also produces a lot of airborne carcinogens.
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Light switch
A photosensitive molecule makes switching off a gene as simple as flicking on a light.
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TechCorny collagen
Corn engineered to produce collagen may someday replace slaughterhouse leftovers as a source of gelatin.