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Posted on May 27, 2022

Genetic Mutations Can Be Benign or Cancerous—a New Method to Differentiate Between Them Could Lead to Better Treatments

Tumors contain thousands of genetic changes, but only a few are actually cancer-causing. A quicker way to identify these driver mutations could lead to more targeted cancer treatments.

by: Science Editor
5 min to read
Posted on May 26, 2022

First Human Genome Sequenced from Ancient Pompeii

The genome is from a male who was likely in his late thirties when the historic Mount Vesuvius’ eruption occurred. The analyses suggest he is related to the diverse Imperial Roman population of the time, and that he may have suffered from spinal tuberculosis.

by: Science Editor
21 min to read
Posted on May 26, 2022

Do Invertebrates Have Emotions?

And how do scientists go about answering that question?

by: Science Editor
3 min to read
Posted on May 26, 2022

Most Dinosaurs Were Warm-Blooded After All

Endothermy was widespread among both avian and non-avian dinosaurs, a study suggests, so the metabolic strategy is unlikely to account for birds’ survival through the mass extinction event that wiped out their dinosaur cousins.

by: Science Editor
1 min to read
Posted on May 26, 2022

Science Snapshot: Free Fallin’ Salamanders

Arboreal salamanders use skydiving techniques to avoid smashing to the ground after a fall.

by: Science Editor
1 min to read
Posted on May 26, 2022

Science Snapshot: Eye Immunity

Researchers find that tissue-resident memory T cells in the corneas of mice engender a lasting immune response.

by: Science Editor
4 min to read
Posted on May 26, 2022

Genome Spotlight: Giant Isopod (Bathynomus jamesi)

The first high-quality genome for a marine isopod may shed light on how this group of crustaceans adapted to the deep, dark depths of the ocean.

by: Science Editor
2 min to read
Posted on May 26, 2022

HHMI to Award More than $1 Billion to Promote Equity in Research

A new scholarship program will provide 150 early-career scientists committed to advancing diversity, inclusion, and equity up to $8.6 million each.

by: Science Editor
5 min to read
Posted on May 25, 2022

Marilyn Fogel, Biogeochemist and “Isotope Queen,” Dies at 69

Fogel mined information from isotopes to explore modern and ancient ecosystems, climatic changes, and evolution.

by: Science Editor
6 min to read
Posted on May 25, 2022

Injecting Cockroaches with CRISPR Gene Edits Their Offspring

A new method has allowed researchers to conduct the first gene knock-out and knock-in edits on cockroaches and may extend to many other insects.

by: Science Editor

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  • Genetic Mutations Can Be Benign or Cancerous—a New Method to Differentiate Between Them Could Lead to Better Treatments
  • First Human Genome Sequenced from Ancient Pompeii
  • Do Invertebrates Have Emotions?
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  • Science Snapshot: Free Fallin’ Salamanders

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