genetics & genomics

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Genes from Bacteria Likely Aided Plants’ Move to Land

Children of Extramarital Affairs Were and Are Rare: Study

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Gene Regulation Gives Butterflies Their Stunning Looks

Trial of Gene Therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Put on Hold

Paper Used in Creationist Teaching Retracted After 30 Years

Spaceflight Alters Genes of Human Stem Cell–Derived Heart Cells

APOE Mutation Linked to Protection From Alzheimer’s: Case Study

Infographic: Building an Artificial Chromosome

Infographic: How the Mitochondrial and Nuclear Genomes Interact

The Two Genomes in Every Eukaryotic Cell

Streamlined Artificial Chromosome Creation

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Did On-Site Rapid DNA Testing Identify al-Baghdadi’s Remains?

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How a Forensic Biologist Exposed a DNA Lab Scandal That Shook Australia

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Universe 25 Experiment

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Genetic Basis of Aneuploidy, Which Often Causes Pregnancy Loss, Revealed

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The Federal Government’s Research Innovation Lifeline Has Gone Dark

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Emerging Therapeutic Strategies in Oncology

Emerging Therapeutic Strategies in Oncology

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Transitioning to 3D Cell Models for Better Insights

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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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Human-Relevant In Vitro Models Enable Predictive Drug Discovery

Advancing Drug Discovery with Complex Human In Vitro Models

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Redefining Immunology Through Advanced Technologies

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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Maximizing Cancer Research Model Systems

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