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2,448 results for: mutations

  1. Chemistry

    Sugar-cleaving molecule raises hope for universal blood

    An engineered enzyme can quickly slice and dice some A and B markers from blood cells, bringing researchers closer to creating universal blood.

    By Beth Mole
  2. Genetics

    Ebola virus evolution tracked by genetic data

    Analysis of Ebola genomes shows how the virus has evolved and some of the mutations that may thwart treatments.

    By Ashley Yeager
  3. Genetics

    Catalog of DNA modifications produces surprises

    A map of chemical modifications of DNA and its associated proteins shows how the genome changes during development and disease.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  4. Life

    Vaccines may offer defense against dengue, Zika and chikungunya

    Mosquitoes carry several harmful viruses—dengue, Zika, chikungunya. Vaccines may be the best means of defense.

    By Laura Beil
  5. Genetics

    Gene therapy for blindness dims a bit

    Gene therapy improves vision temporarily but can’t save sight.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  6. Health & Medicine

    Blood test can predict breast cancer relapse

    Blood tests for breast cancer DNA can predict relapse.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  7. Genetics

    White House hits pause on editing human germline cells

    The White House has hit pause, for now, on clinical experiments that could alter the human germ line.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  8. Life

    Unhelpful adaptations can speed up evolution

    Unhelpful changes in gene activity stimulate natural selection.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  9. Science & Society

    The Angelina effect should be about knowing your cancer risk

    Angelina Jolie’s public message about her medical decisions related to cancer is about knowing your risks for disease, not hers.

    By Rachel Ehrenberg
  10. Science & Society

    ‘GMOs’ isn’t a four-letter word, but it is hard to define

    The definition of what constitutes a genetically modified organism is a challenge to those tasked with developing standards for labeling foods that contain GMOs.

    By Rachel Ehrenberg
  11. Genetics

    Mountain gorilla genome reveals inbreeding

    Mountain gorillas are highly inbred, with good and bad consequences.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  12. Genetics

    Gene variant helps dog evade muscular dystrophy

    A dog that has a mutation causing muscular dystrophy has another genetic variant that appears to counteract the disease.

    By Tina Hesman Saey