A white cat sprawled on an orange-colored wheel. Studying cat genomics can help researchers understand complex traits in the animals.
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Nearly 5,000 people sampled their pets’ DNA to help scientists understand complex traits in the animals, providing insights into cat, dog, and human health.

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Mutations Wire Salmonella to Last

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Chromosome Ends in Double Jeopardy

Tapping Into Immunotherapy’s Potential to Help More People

Tapping into Immunotherapy’s Potential to Help More People

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Integrate and Innovate with NGS and Multiomics

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Monogamous Rodents Don’t Need “Love Molecule” To Pair Up

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Genome Spotlight: C-fern (Ceratopteris richardii)

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Scans of Sundry Variant Types Uncover Autism-Linked Genes

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Genome Spotlight: Desert Locust (Schistocerca gregaria)

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Universe 25 Experiment

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What Are Giant Viruses, and Are They Dangerous?

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The Federal Government’s Research Innovation Lifeline Has Gone Dark

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New “Kill Test” Could Help Screen Better Antibiotics

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Redefining Immunology Through Advanced Technologies

Ensuring Regulatory Compliance in AAV Manufacturing with Analytical Ultracentrifugation

Ensuring Regulatory Compliance in AAV Manufacturing with Analytical Ultracentrifugation

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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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Redefining Immunology Through Advanced Technologies

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Skip the Wait for Protein Stability Data with Aunty

Skip the Wait for Protein Stability Data with Aunty

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An Automated DNA-to-Data Framework for Production-Scale Sequencing

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