“It’s Like They Have a Superpower”
A genetic analysis of all-women extreme divers found changes linked to blood pressure and cold tolerance.
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Parts of Our DNA May Evolve Much Faster than Previously Thought
Researchers used advanced DNA sequencing to develop the most comprehensive atlas yet of genetic change through generations.
Read MoreWoodrats Use ‘Quantity Over Quality’ as a Detox Plan
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U biologists discover surprising answers for how the tiny rodent quickly evolved tolerance to a poisonous diet of creosote bushes.
Read MoreDeadly Sea Snail Toxin Could be Key to Making Better Medicines
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Scientists are finding clues for how to treat diabetes and hormone disorders in a toxin from one of the most venomous animals on the planet.
Read MoreThe Parasites That Transformed Our Immune Systems
Learning how humans and parasitic worms evolved together could help scientists make better vaccines and treat autoimmune conditions.
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