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How one Jewish geneticist turned a family tragedy into a lifesaving mission.
In Jewish communities, conversations about genetic risks often focus on BRCA mutations and breast cancer. But this American ...
Corn's ancient ancestors are calling: Genomic encyclopedia sheds light on domestication 9,000 years ago
The domestication of maize is one of the greatest examples of humankind's impact on evolution. Early farmers' pre-industrial plant breeding choices turned corn from a nearly inedible crop into the ...