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CRISPR Patent Dispute Heard in Federal Court
Point of Order
Opinion: Biobanking Has a Consent Dilemma
European Court OKs Vaccine Lawsuits Lacking Proof
Refunds Coming to Theranos’s Arizona Customers
Opinion: The Scientist’s Scarlet Letter
Week in Review: October 17–21
Misconduct Finding Could Impact PubPeer Litigation
US Gov't Takes On Predatory Publishers
PubPeer’s Appeal for Anonymity Continues
“Heroes of CRISPR” Disputed
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Sex Determination: It’s in the Genes—Sometimes
Animals across the tree of life have developed a mind-boggling variety of ways to become male or female.
Peto’s Paradox: How Gigantic Species Evolved to Beat Cancer
Scientists dive into the genomes of whales, elephants, and other animal giants looking for new weapons in the fight against cancer.
Universe 25 Experiment
A series of rodent experiments showed that even with abundant food and water, personal space is essential to prevent societal collapse, but Universe 25's relevance to humans remains disputed.
Strange Squeaks: A Uniquely Human Gene Alters Mouse “Songs”
A human-specific NOVA1 variant changed mouse vocalizations, potentially providing insights into the evolution of language.
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