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The Chromosomal Catastrophes Behind Esophageal Cancer
A study using whole genome sequencing has shown that esophageal cancer patients have highly mutated and rearranged genomes.
Pests, Clones & The Imperiled Banana
The global banana trade is dominated by a single clone: the Cavendish. However, the ease and affordability of growing a single variety comes at a heavy price, Zaria Gorvett writes.
Fruit Fly Lights Up Brain Wiring
A study in flies shows that alternative splicing could be one explanation for the complexity of the brain.
Australia’s US$34 Million Center For Immune Visualization
The ARC Center of Excellence in Advanced Molecular Imaging will help to answer how single molecules function in the context of immune cells.
The Genetic Building Blocks Of Height
A genetic study of 253,288 individuals has helped scientists pinpoint the elusive genes related to height in humans.
Fixing A Protein ‘Transport Hub’ Could Slow Brain Degeneration
A better understanding of how proteins are sorted and transported in the cell could lead to new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.
The Genetics Of Monarch Migration
The extraordinary migratory behavior of Monarch butterflies is largely determined by a single gene, scientists say.
Seeing Cancer With Mantis Shrimp Eyes
Inspired by the mantis shrimp's elegant visual system based on polarized light, scientists have developed a camera that can see cancer.
Supersized Black Hole Found In Ultra Small Galaxy
The discovery of a supermassive black hole in the dwarf galaxy M60-UCD1 suggests that such black holes may be more common than currently thought.
