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2,441 results for: mutations

  1. Life

    Genetic mutation quenches quantum quirk in algae

    Studying algae that can and cannot use quantum coherence to harvest light could lead to better organic solar cells and quantum-based electronic devices.

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  2. Health & Medicine

    Vaccines could counter addictive opioids

    Scientists turn to vaccines to curb the growing opioid epidemic.

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  3. Life

    Insulin-suppressing hormone discovered

    A newly discovered hormone suppresses insulin production and secretion in fruit flies and maybe in humans.

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  4. Neuroscience

    Priya Rajasethupathy: Memories mark DNA

    Neuroscientist Priya Rajasethupathy has discovered a tiny molecule that may turn off part of the genome to help the brain store long-term memories.

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  5. Genetics

    Feng Zhang: Editing DNA

    Scientist Feng Zhang has developed a system to easily and precisely edit genomes.

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  6. Genetics

    Genetic editing can delete deleterious mitochondria

    A new technique slates mutant mitochondria for destruction.

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  7. Health & Medicine

    Aspirin, other painkillers may not reduce colorectal cancer risk for everybody

    Aspirin and NSAIDs appear widely protective against colorectal cancer, but not for everyone.

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  8. Genetics

    Gene editing makes pigs safer for human transplants

    CRISPR/Cas9 disables multiple viruses at one time

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  9. Health & Medicine

    Recent advances may improve Jimmy Carter’s chances against melanoma

    Improvements in melanoma treatment over the last five years may aid former President Jimmy Carter’s battle against the disease.

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  10. Genetics

    Editing human germline cells sparks ethics debate

    Human gene editing experiments raise scientific and societal questions.

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  11. Health & Medicine

    Microcephaly: Building a case against Zika

    Zika virus is the prime suspect for Brazil’s recent surge in birth defects. New evidence in human cells strengthens the case, but more definitive proof could come this summer from Colombia, where thousands of pregnant women have been infected.

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  12. Health & Medicine

    Resveratrol’s anticancer benefits show up in low doses

    Small amounts of the compound found in red wine and grapes prove protective against colon cancer in mice fed a high-fat diet.

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