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1 in 2,000,000: 46 animals with rare genetic mutations that don’t even look real (new pics)

Genes are short sections of DNA that determine an animal’s traits—everything from coat color and claw strength to body shape ...
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Mutations do not predict the severity of current variants of SARS-CoV-2, finds study

New research from UNC Charlotte's Center for Computational Intelligence to Predict Health and Environmental Risks (CIPHER) has found that the two most prevalent strains of the virus that cause ...
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How severe is omicron? Expert says variant's 50 mutations could be its downfall

SAN FRANCISCO -- Preliminary data out of South Africa is giving the world insight into how strong omicron really is. The South African Medical Research Council just reported this variant may cause ...
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Optimized LbCas12a variant efficiently generates homozygous or biallelic mutations in Arabidopsis grown at 22 °C in a single generation

This study is led by Professor Qi-Jun Chen (State Key Laboratory of Plant Environmental Resilience, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China). The authors ...

What is a ‘cancer gene’? How genetic mutations lead to cancer

An estimated 170,000 Australians were diagnosed with cancer in 2025. Many people know the causes of cancer are partly genetic. But how do your genes, which contribute so much of what makes you you, ...
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MTHFR Gene Mutation: Tests, Symptoms, and Treatment

What Is the MTHFR Gene Mutation? The MTHFR gene mutation is a variation in the MTHFR gene. This gene normally tells your body how to make the MTHFR protein. You need this protein to process folate, ...