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Bioinformatics and microbial taxonomy experts introduce the challenges of defining bacterial species in an era of rapidly ...

The universal features that define genomic regions acting as replication origins remain unclear. In this study, we mapped a set of origins in Trypanosoma brucei using stranded short nascent strand ...

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While Philadelphia boasts countless establishments claiming cheesesteak supremacy, locals whisper that this modest Old City tavern might just be serving the most authentic, mouthwatering version in ...

The banks of the Lagoon were once home to a glamorous musical hub. A chance encounter helped bring it back to life.

University of South Australia scientists have developed a powerful new way to uncover the genetic interactions that fuel cancer progression, paving the way for earlier and more precise treatments.

Genetic sharing among evolutionary neighbors all happens through hybrids: the offspring produced when individuals from two ...

New research reveals how cryptochromes, magnetite, and electromagnetic induction help animals detect magnetic cues and find ...