DNA analysis
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Solving Forensic Puzzles
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The Naked Eye Can Spy This Enormous Bacterium
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Black Death Likely Originated in Central Asia
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They’re All (Potentially) Good Dogs
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Paleontologists Find Possible Dinosaur DNA
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What A Long, Strange Decade It’s Been
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Image of the Day: Skeleton Lake
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Image of the Day: Hybrid Cetacean
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Image of the Day: Handheld Science
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Image of the Day: Mass Sacrifice
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A Common Plastic Additive Harms DNA and Chromosomes
Plastic chemicals may harm DNA, as new research reveals how additives disrupt nematode egg formation, suggesting risks to human reproductive health.
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Why Does Geosmin Smell?
Researchers shed light on why microbes make the chemicals responsible for petrichor, the earthy smell of recent rain.
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Sole Fibroblasts Injected into Thighs Help Develop a Thicker Skin
Volar injections made thigh skin thicker. This therapy could potentially help prevent pressure-induced skin damage in patients using prosthetics.
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Why Do Some People Get Drunk Faster Than Others?
Genetics and tolerance shake up how alcohol affects each person, creating a unique cocktail of experiences.
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Leveraging PCR for Rapid Sterility Testing
PCR-based sterility methods can quickly and sensitively detect bacterial and fungal contamination.
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Understanding the Nuts and Bolts of qPCR Assay Controls
Explore how the design and application of appropriate assay controls ensure accurate and reproducible qPCR results.
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