A major evolutionary theory says most genetic changes don’t really matter, but new evidence suggests that’s not true. Researchers found that helpful mutations happen surprisingly often. The twist is ...
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The team select some of their favourite stories from the past 12 months.
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Life may have emerged from a surprisingly simple network of chemical reactions long before cells or genes existed.
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Get ready for a cuteness overload, pandas, because it's time for the most precious adoption photos of the month!