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Our Missing Genes
By Sabrina Richards
New research suggests that the average person has about 20 genes with loss-of-function mutations—many more than previously suspected.
Isolating Genomes from the Masses
By Jef Akst
Researchers find a way to determine the sequence of a single species from metagenomics data of entire microbial communities.
Gain a Chromosome and Adapt
By Sabrina Richards
Research in yeast shows that aneuploidy is both a consequence of and an adaptation to stress.
Speed Gene Traced to One Founder
By Edyta Zielinska
Researchers track a racehorse “speed gene” back to a single mare in the United Kingdom.
Longevity Study Lives On
By Cristina Luiggi
A reanalysis of the study reporting genes linked to extremely long life, which was retracted from Science last summer, is published in PLoS ONE.
Marooned Chromosomes Cause Cancer?
By Edyta Zielinska
Chromosomes accidentally stranded outside of the nucleus could contribute to cancer formation.
Lasting Intelligence
By Cristina Luiggi
Genetic differences influence how well people perform on IQ tests as children and senior citizens.
Same Day Genomes
By Megan Scudellari
Two new sequencing machines will read a human genome in 24 hours.
Top Ten Innovations 2011
By The Scientist Staff
Our list of the best and brightest products that 2011 had to offer the life scientist
2011′s Best and Brightest
By The Scientist Staff
In its brief, 4-year history, The Scientist’s annual Top 10 Innovations contest has become a showcase of the coolest life…
