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The Atlas blue butterfly, also known as Polyommatus atlantica, has been genetically confirmed as having the highest number of ...

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Researchers at the University of Maine are theorizing that human beings may be in the midst of a major evolutionary shift — driven not by genes, but by culture. Cultural practices — from farming ...

Discover how in some communities around the world, the prevalence of rare diseases is higher due to factors like cousin ...

Seed libraries continue to grow in popularity as gardeners learn the fun, cost savings and unique seeds they offer.

A protein historian and evolutionary biochemist found that a protein sequence present across all known life didn’t form as ...

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As genomic medicine evolves, health systems are embedding pharmacogenomics into pharmacy operations, not only as a research function but as a clinical asset to personalize patient treatment and reduce ...

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising how scientists study cancer and Type 1 diabetes and discover ways to fight ...