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  1. Animals

    A ghost gene leaves ocean mammals vulnerable to some pesticides

    Manatees, dolphins and other warm-blooded marine animals can't break down organophosphates due to genetic mutations that occurred long ago.

    By Cassie Martin
  2. Health & Medicine

    A newly approved drug could be a boon for treating malaria

    Tafenoquine could help prevent the recurring form of malaria, but the drug may also be dangerous for people who have a certain genetic mutation.

    By Leah Rosenbaum
  3. Science & Society

    The trouble with water, be it too much or too little

    Editor in Chief Nancy Shute discusses the future of water and global issues associated with water scarcity and rising sea levels.