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The vivid wing patterns of butterflies, once attributed to a gene, are now traced to an overlooked microRNA.

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Genome Spotlight: Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus)

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Peto’s Paradox: How Gigantic Species Evolved to Beat Cancer

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Understanding Disease Through Biomarkers

Understanding Disease Through Biomarkers

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How Do Embryos Know How Fast to Develop

In mammals, intracellular clocks begin to tick within days of fertilization.

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Explore polypharmacology’s beneficial role in target-based drug discovery

Embracing Polypharmacology for Multipurpose Drug Targeting

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Genetic Insights Break Infectious Pathogen Barriers

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