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The Evolution of Bats’ Super Immunity
Niki Spahich, PhD
| Jan 10, 2024
| 4 min read
Researchers generated complete genomes of two important bat species and explored their immune- and cancer-related genes.
CRISPR Gene Drives and the Future of Evolution
Hannah Thomasy, PhD
| Mar 15, 2024
| 10+ min read
Genetic engineering pioneer Kevin Esvelt’s work highlights biotechnology’s immense potential for good—but also for catastrophe.
Yeast Made to Harvest Light Hint at Evolution’s Past
Kamal Nahas, PhD
| Feb 21, 2024
| 6 min read
Scientists transferred light-harvesting proteins into yeast for the first time, shining a light on the past lives of eukaryotic cells.
The Evolution of Social Bees
Ruth Williams
| May 14, 2015
| 3 min read
Scientists describe the genetic changes associated with solitary-to-social transitions throughout bee evolution.
A Journey Into the Brain
Danielle Gerhard, PhD
| Mar 22, 2024
| 10+ min read
With the help of directed evolution, scientists inch closer to developing viral vectors that can cross the human blood-brain barrier to deliver gene therapy.
Mitochondrial DNA Sneaks into Nuclear Genome
Holly Barker, PhD
| Oct 17, 2022
| 3 min read
Genetic material pilfered from mitochondria may seal cracks in our genetic code, a study suggests.
The Genetics of Society
Claire Asher and Seirian Sumner
| Jan 1, 2015
| 10 min read
Researchers aim to unravel the molecular mechanisms by which a single genotype gives rise to diverse castes in eusocial organisms.
The Noncoding Regulators of the Brain
Christie Wilcox, PhD
| Sep 12, 2022
| 10+ min read
Noncoding RNAs are proving to be critical players in the evolution of brain anatomy and cognitive complexity.
Brain Evolution at a Distance
Hannah Waters
| Dec 6, 2011
| 3 min read
Gene expression controlled from afar may have spurred the spurt in brain evolution that led to modern humans.
Mice Pass Epigenetic Tweaks to Pups
Katherine Irving
| Feb 17, 2023
| 5 min read
An engineered methylation pattern persisted for four generations of mice, demonstrating transgenerational epigenetic inheritance can occur in mammals.
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