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Digitally Creating 16 Million Colors Using DNA
The DNA double helix is composed of two DNA molecules whose sequences are complementary to each other. Researchers succeeded in creating fluorescent duplexes that can generate any of 16 million colors.
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Scientists Discover First-Ever Genetic Cause of Raynaud’s Phenomenon
Two to five percent of all people are affected by Raynaud's phenomenon. Scientists have only now discovered a common genetic cause of the disease.
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"Missing Law of Nature" Proposes How Stars and Minerals “Evolve” Over Time
An interdisciplinary study, drawing on expertise from fields including philosophy of science, astrobiology, data science, mineralogy and theoretical physics, has identified a previously overlooked aspect of Darwin’s theory of evolution.
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Simpler Equals Better When Predicting Microbe Function
New statistical model borrows a “landscape approach” that could help design microbial communities for performing certain functions.
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Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Found in Ghanaian Hospitals
The first genomic surveillance of Klebsiella bacteria in Ghana has shown that heavily antibiotic-resistant pathogens are only found in hospital settings, an insight which could be used to help inform control measures.
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Novel Hydrogel Finds New Chemical Antibodies in Days
A new method for selecting aptamers, or "chemical antibodies," created by Penn State engineers takes only days to complete, instead of the months typically needed for traditional methods.
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Vibrio Bacteria Detected in Florida's Coastal Waters Following Hurricane Ian
When Hurricane Ian struck southwest Florida in September 2022, it unleashed a variety of Vibrio bacteria that can cause illness and death in humans, according to a new study.
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Gene Mutation Increases Heart Failure Risk for Women
New research has identified a mutation in the PRDM16 gene that changes the metabolism of heart muscle cells and increases the risk of congenital heart failure in women.
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Neanderthals Inherited at Least 6% of Their Genome From ‘Cousins’ of Early Modern Humans
A new collaborative study led by Sarah Tishkoff shows that Neanderthals inherited at least 6% of their genome from a now-extinct lineage of early modern humans.
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Bats’ Genomes Protect Them From Viruses and Cancer
Bats have acquired remarkable traits throughout their evolution. But perhaps most impressive is their robust immune system. It protects bats from viruses that wreak havoc in humans, like COVID-19 or Ebola.
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