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In the Nucleus, Genes’ Activity Might Depend on Their Location

By Jordana Cepelewicz
November 6, 2018
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Using a new CRISPR-based technique, researchers are examining how the position of DNA within the nucleus affects gene expression and cell function.

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‘Broadband’ Networks of Viruses May Help Bacteria Evolve Faster

By Jonathan Lambert
October 16, 2018
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A newly discovered mechanism may enable viruses to shuttle genes between bacteria 1,000 times as often as was thought — making them a major force in those cells’ evolution.

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Unexpected Diversity Found in 16 New Lab Mouse Genomes

By Jonathan Lambert
October 1, 2018
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The availability of 16 new mouse genomes will help accelerate research into the genetic underpinnings of human traits and diseases.

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The Elusive Calculus of Insects’ Altruism and Kin Selection

By Jordana Cepelewicz
April 10, 2018
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How the ultra-cooperative behavior of ants, bees and other social insects could have evolved continues to challenge formal analysis. But a new theory about hedging bets against nature’s unpredictability may change the math and shift the debate.


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