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Ancestry Bias Could Cause CRISPR Screens to Veer Off-target

Current CRISPR guide RNAs are designed based on European reference genomes, leading to false-negative results in cells from people with African ancestry.

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Skipping Toward Resistance: The Gradual Adaptation of Cancer Cells

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Translation of “Jumping Genes” Creates Cancer Therapy Targets

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Jumping Genes Put a Target on Cancerous Cells

Natalia Mesa, PhD | | 4 min read

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Scents and Sense-Abilities: Using Bug Brainpower to Smell Cancer

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X Chromosome Silenced in Some Cancers in Males

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Cancer Cells Break Own DNA to Defend Against Radiation

Sophie Fessl, PhD | | 3 min read

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Henrietta Lacks Estate Sues Thermo Fisher over HeLa Cell Line

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DNA Methylation Influences Replication and Genome Organization

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p53 Unleashes Endogenous Retroviruses to Tackle Tumors: Study

Marcus A. Banks | | 4 min read

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A series of rodent experiments showed that even with abundant food and water, personal space is essential to prevent societal collapse, but Universe 25's relevance to humans remains disputed.

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Congressional inaction has led to the expiration of the federal government’s SBIR/STTR program, cutting off a biotechnology lifeline.

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