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Aging cells with weakened gene regulation spuriously transcribe RNAs, but their impact on health and longevity still needs to be examined.

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Antibiotics Given to Moths Spur Upregulation of Growth Genes

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Aging in Mice Linked to Misexpression of Class of Genes

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Doctors Treat Girl’s Genetic Disorder with Repurposed Drug

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New Map Charts Genetic Expression Across Tissue Types, Sexes

Defining Rare Disorders: A Profile of Judith Hall

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Pufferfish Spines Shaped by Same Genes as Feathers and Fish Scales

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C. elegans Healthier Without Longevity Gene

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Microbe Miner: A Profile of Rob Knight

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Robert Murphy Bets Self-Driving Instruments Will Crack Biology’s Mysteries

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Genetic Neurologist: A Profile of Huda Zoghbi

FDA Approves Oral Drug for Fabry Disease

Gene Activity Could Give Clues to Time of Death

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