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Sophie Fessl, PhD

Articles by Sophie Fessl, PhD

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Hypertranscription by Tumors Is Linked to Poorer Cancer Outcomes: Study

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High-Fat Diet in Mice Affects Social Behavior Across Generations

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Ancient Immunoglobulin Genes Help Cnidarians Decide to Fight or Fuse

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The Unscientific King: Charles III’s History Promoting Homeopathy

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Jumping Genes Can Cause Movement Disorder: Study

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Do Doppelgangers Have the Same DNA?

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Agreement Reached on Research Assessment Reforms

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The Neuroscience Behind Why Mosquitoes Always Find You

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Glioblastoma Cells Imitate Immature Neurons to Invade the Brain

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Q&A: Whole Genomes of 150,000 Britons Reveal Novel Genetic Variants

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Underdog Enzyme Likely Responsible for Mutations in Most Cancers

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Ten Years of CRISPR

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January 2026

What Is the Amniotic Fluid Composed of?

The liquid world of fetal development provides a rich source of nutrition and protection tailored to meet the needs of the growing fetus.

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