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genomic diversity

Plant Genes Change With the Weather

July 4, 2026

Plants can copy parts of their DNA many times, and these extra copies help them survive different climates. Researchers looked at four close relatives of the common lab plant Arabidopsis to see how often genes are duplicated or lost. By modeling gene birth and death, they found 231 families that cha

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Mixing Up the Rules: How Bacteria Break Their Own Boundaries

December 31, 2025

In the hot, bubbling waters of Yellowstone, something unexpected is happening. Bacteria, usually known for sticking to their own kind, are mixing it up. This isn't just a one-time thing. It's been going on for thousands of years. Scientists looked at over 300 single-cell genomes of these bacteria. T

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Unveiling the Mysteries of the Edwardsiid Sea Anemone

February 3, 2025

Cnidarians fascinate scientists. That’s because these creatures—including sea anemones, corals, and jellyfish—offer valuable insights into the evolution of life. Cnidarians have a lot in common with bilaterians—the animals with mirror-image left and right sides. They diverged from other animals hun