Hearts melt at how golden puppy's rare "somatic mutation" makes him look

Bernie the golden retriever was born with black spots and stripes in his fur.

Why lethal mutations persist: Fruit fly study points to newly transferred jumping genes, not small DNA errors

Most lethal mutations in wild fruit flies are driven by newly transferred jumping genes, not small DNA errors, according to a new study from Duke University. The findings, published in PLOS Biology, ...
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This Adorable Black Cat Has a Rare Mutation, and the Internet Can't Believe It

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Genetic mutations in cats occur naturally. Some are subtle, such as variations in coat color or fur length. Others are more ...

Common p53 genetic mutation reveals Achilles' heel in lung cancer

A team of researchers at VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center has identified a new pathway through which mutations in the tumor suppressor p53 gene—found very frequently in human tumors—hijack DNA ...
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Meet Dobby: The Black Cat with a Rare Four-Ear Mutation Captivating the Internet

Genetic mutations in cats occur naturally. Some are subtle, such as variations in coat color or fur length. Others are more visible. Polydactyl cats, for example, are born with extra toes due to a ...

“1 In 2,000,000”: 46 Animals With Rare Genetic Mutations That Don’t Even Look Real (New Pics)

Genes are short sections of DNA that determine an animal’s traits—everything from coat color and claw strength to body shape and health. But sometimes, these genes mutate. And while the word itself ...
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Transposable elements cause majority of lethal mutations in fruit flies

Most lethal mutations in wild fruit flies are driven by newly transferred jumping genes, not small DNA errors, according to a new study from Duke University. The findings, published in PLOS Biology, ...
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Rare disease advocates fume over FDA’s mixed signals

Her son Ben, she learned, had mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) type 2, or Hunter Syndrome, one of a group of rare diseases that is ...
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Best Grow A Garden Mutations

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Mutations are the key to making your fortune in Grow A Garden. Each one makes plants more valuable, while pets gain the ability to convert plants or ...
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Where Will USA Rare Earth Be in 5 Years?

USA Rare Earth just got a big financial boost from Uncle Sam, but it doesn't change this key fact about the business. Right now, USA Rare Earth generates revenues from processing rare-earth metals in ...
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China's Li inspects rare earth facilities, hints at leverage in US rivalry

BEIJING, Feb 11 (Reuters) - China's second-ranking official, Premier Li Qiang,inspected rare earth facilities in the southern province of Jiangxi on Tuesday, state news agency Xinhua reported, using ...