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2,458 results for: mutations
- Life
Packing away the poison
A genetic adaptation in a Hudson River fish species allows it to simply store toxic pollutants in its fat.
- Humans
Sweeps weak in human evolution
Contrary to conventional wisdom, the rapid spread of beneficial mutations has been relatively rare in the evolutionary history of Homo sapiens, a new study shows.
- Life
Genes & Cells
A study of the Amish reveals that sleep habits are inherited, plus more in this week’s news.
- Life
Genes & Cells
Mouse fur yields insights into the genetics of camouflage, plus more in this week’s news.
- Chemistry
Molecules/Matter & Energy
Anthrax used in 2001 attacks have been genetically decoded, plus booze-soaked superconductors and an inverse Doppler effect in this week’s news.
- Life
In evolution, last really can be first
By tracking bacteria for thousands of generations, researchers show how small DNA changes can eventually put underdogs on top.
- Life
Who felt it not, smelt it not
A genetic defect in a crucial protein stops both pain and smells from reaching the brain.
- Health & Medicine
Body & Brain
Handling fruit can throw off blood-glucose tests, plus an autism gene and itchy feelings in this week’s news.
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Genes & Cells
Cellular suicide inspires new ways to kill harmful bacteria, plus test-tube sperm and insulin alternatives in this week’s news.
- Life
DNA flaws can stack up as cancer grows
Acute myeloid leukemia progresses by accumulating various mutations, according to an analysis of one man’s disease over time.
- Health & Medicine
Breast milk may harbor cancer clues
Analysis could provide a noninvasive means for testing risk in women, an early-stage study shows.
- Life
Sugar fuels growth of insulin-making cells
Mouse study suggests a new strategy for treating diabetes.
