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JAXA samples reveal that asteroid Ryugu has a complete set of nucleobases, the building blocks of DNA.

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Discover how CRISPR genome editing is revolutionizing medicine. Learn the science of Cas9, current clinical trials, and the future of gene editing.

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The model has the potential to transform the ability to study telomere biology, learn more about human aging, and ultimately help people preserve better health as they age.

For years, biomolecular condensates were thought to be simple, liquid-like droplets with little internal organization. New ...