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By using low-pass whole genome sequencing, livestock breeders improve the accuracy, affordability, and speed of their breeding decisions.

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A Novel Molecule to Tackle Drug-Resistant Bugs

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Phenotypic Variation in Cancer Cells Often Not Due to Mutations

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Genome Spotlight: Edith’s Checkerspot Butterfly (Euphydryas editha)

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Stem Cell Lines Riddled With Undetected Mutations

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Q&A: Whole Genomes of 150,000 Britons Reveal Novel Genetic Variants

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Horizontal Gene Transfer Happens More Often Than Anyone Thought

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They’re All (Potentially) Good Dogs

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Genome Spotlight: Tubifer cardinalfish (Siphamia tubifer)

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Study Nearly Doubles Known Cancer-Linked Mutational Signatures

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Genome Spotlight: Christmas Island Rat (Rattus macleari)

Researchers use bacterial whole genome sequencing to compare the phylogenetic relationship between environmental and clinical samples.

Aquatic Bacteria Reveal a Common Genetic Link to a Deadly Human Pathogen

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Why Do Some People Get Drunk Faster Than Others?

Genetics and tolerance shake up how alcohol affects each person, creating a unique cocktail of experiences.

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