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To tackle food insecurity and climate change, scientists are tapping into ancient adaptations, engineering super crops, and designing plants from scratch.

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Genome Spotlight: Christmas Island Rat (Rattus macleari)

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Accelerating Cancer Research Through Comprehensive Genomic Analysis

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Study Confirms Safety of Genetically Modified T Cells

A long-term study of nearly 800 patients demonstrated a strong safety profile for T cells engineered with viral vectors.

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