3D structure of the social amoeba genome sheds light on the transition to multicellularity
Each cell of the human body contains two meters of DNA. The whole secret lies in the intricate three-dimensional arrangement that allows DNA strands to be efficiently organized and compacted within ...
How do cells respond to changes? New study finds it's not all in the genes
Cells are constantly on the move, whether in a developing embryo or metastatic cancer. But how do cells adapt to the new ...
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Biological sex is not as simple as male or female
A recent Trump executive order defines sex based on gamete size. But the order oversimplifies genetics, hormones and reproductive biology.
“Less, but More”: Scientists Develop Radical New View of Evolutionary Change
Losing Opens Up New Possibilities for Subsequent Gains Evolution is traditionally associated with increasing complexity and ...