Researchers from Karolinska Institutet have discovered how mammalian cells prevent the gradual buildup of harmful mutations ...

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A research team led by the A*STAR Genome Institute of Singapore (A*STAR GIS) have developed a method to accurately and ...

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James Watson’s work on the discovery of the double-helix structure of DNA led to a revolution in biology and genetics ...

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This monumental scientific achievement occurred within a context of intense international collaboration, rapid technical ...

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He helped to reveal the structure of life’s code, transformed science education and research, and remained a deeply controversial figure to the end.