A new study of elephant genetics reveals the relationships among elephant populations in Tanzania and highlights conservation priorities.
Life Sciences
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.
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.
Alumni Interview: A Q&A with Petri Bio cofounder and CEO Shu Li
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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.
Researchers use NSF Convergence Accelerator to shorten drug discovery timeline
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A new grant will allow faster and more cost-efficient methods of discovering pharmaceuticals using quantum artificial intelligence.
Researchers deconstruct the “biological clock” that regulates birdsong
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The precise timing of a bird’s complex song is driven in part by the often-ignored “wires” connecting neurons in the bird’s brain.
Kateryna Makova selected as Holder of the Verne M. Willaman Chair in the Life Sciences
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