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2,441 results for: mutations

  1. Life

    Scientists dig up proteins from the past

    To learn how today’s proteins evolved, scientists are reconstructing ancient molecules.

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  2. Life

    Early RNA may have used isolation strategy to defeat useless mutants

    Temporary barriers help RNA escape shorter, faster-replicating parasites

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  3. Genetics

    Some people are resistant to genetic disease

    People who should have genetic diseases but don’t may point to new treatments.

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  4. Genetics

    DNA reveals how cats achieved world domination

    Analysis of 9,000 years of cat remains suggests two waves of migration

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  5. Genetics

    How to grow toxin-free corn

    Corn genetically altered to produce specialized molecules may prevent a fungus from tainting it with carcinogenic toxins.

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  6. Plants

    Genetic switch offers clue to why grasses are survival masters

    Scientists have identified a genetic switch that helps grasses regulate their carbon dioxide intake.

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  7. Genetics

    Missing genes not always a problem for people

    Humans have ways to make up for missing genes, study suggests.

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  8. Genetics

    Year in review: How humans populated the globe

    DNA studies put new twists on timing of ancient human migrations – but genetics alone are not enough to tell the full story.

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  9. Health & Medicine

    Tight spaces cause spreading cancer cells to divide improperly

    Researchers are using rolled-up transparent nanomembranes to mimic tiny blood vessels and study how cancer cells divide in these tight spaces.

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  10. Genetics

    Researchers edit genes in human embryos for second time

    Researchers in China deploy CRISPR to alter genes in human embryos again — this time to make cells HIV-resistant.

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  11. Genetics

    First ‘three-parent baby’ born from nuclear transfer

    The first human baby produced through spindle nuclear transfer was born in April, New Scientist reports.

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  12. Genetics

    Darwin’s Dogs wants your dog’s DNA

    The Darwin’s Dogs citizen science project is collecting canine DNA to better understand dog genetics and behavior.

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