A new study of elephant genetics reveals the relationships among elephant populations in Tanzania and highlights conservation priorities.
Elephant genetics guide conservation
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Altered 'coat' disguises fatal brain virus from neutralizing antibodies
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A genetic modification in the ‘coat’ of a brain infection-causing virus may allow it to escape antibodies, according to a new study.
16-year-old cosmic mystery solved, revealing stellar missing link
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Astronomers may have solved the mystery of the blue ring nebula.
Oil droplet predators chase oil droplet prey
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Could SARS-CoV-2 evolve resistance to COVID-19 vaccines?
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Evolution of SARS-CoV-2 could undermine the effectiveness of vaccines that are currently under development, according to a new study.
Q&A with the Penn State LIGO group
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Next-generation astronomical survey makes its first observations toward a new understanding of the cosmos
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The fifth phase of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey collected its first data on Oct 24, 2020.
Models for potential precursors of cells endure simulated early-Earth conditions
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Malaria parasites hide out in humans when it’s not mosquito season
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Grafting with epigenetically-modified rootstock yields surprise
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Novel grafted plants give rise to progeny that are more vigorous, productive and resilient than the parental plants.