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The Mutation Behind The Delta Variant’s Severity

A mutation in the spike protein enhances the Delta variant’s ability to fuse with host cells, resulting in more severe COVID-19 symptoms.

Tracing The Origin Of A Deadly Brain Tumor

A research team from South Korea has presented evidence that neural stem cells contain cancer-promoting mutations and are responsible for recurrent glioblastoma in human patients.

The Tale Of The Short-Tailed Cat (VIDEO)

A mutation in the HES7 gene is responsible for the short-tailed trait in Japanese Bobtail and Chinese short-tailed feral cats, a study finds.