A major evolutionary theory says most genetic changes don’t really matter, but new evidence suggests that’s not true. Researchers found that helpful mutations happen surprisingly often. The twist is ...

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Even as humpbacks rebound in number, their genomes reveal a loss of genetic diversity and a buildup of harmful mutations left ...

This study offers important insight into the pathogenic basis of intragenic frameshift deletions in the carboxy-terminal domain of MECP2, which account for some Rett syndrome cases, yet similar ...

A single microscopic change in our DNA can permanently alter how the brain is built, locking in developmental problems that ...

During development of the digestive system, a complex network of nerves forms around it, creating a "second brain"—the enteric nervous system (ENS)—which controls the movement of food and waste ...

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Most at-home flu tests offer results back within 15 to 20 minutes. In the case of flu symptoms, the CDC recommends contacting ...

Immune cells called B cells make antibodies that fight off invading bacteria, viruses and other foreign substances. During ...

A newly developed AI can predict which diseases specific genetic mutations are likely to cause, not just whether they are ...

Fallout season 2 heads to yet another location from the Fallout games, while giving it a whole new meaning in the process.

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