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Tag: Genetics

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Can dead fish still pass on their genes to a new generation?

Posted on March 3, 2022October 24, 2022 by Erica Curles

Food producers and aquarium enthusiasts alike are interested in preserving rare breeds of fish. Fish such as platinum arowana and large…

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    Mosquitos are more common in poorly kept-up neighborhoods

    Posted on October 28, 2021October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

    The team concluded, based on their data, that socioeconomic status is related to Aedes aegypti abundance within Puerto Rico’s urban…

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      Who figured out the structure of DNA?

      Posted on May 21, 2020October 24, 2022 by Gina Misra

      Today, we know DNA is where we get our traits. We know we inherit our DNA from our parents, and that our DNA contains genes. We know that we…

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        The Genetic Origins of the Water Bear, Earth’s Most Resilient Organism

        Posted on August 17, 2017October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

        No living organism can survive in the dead of space, right? The unlikely exception: water bears. Also known by their scientific name,…

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          Pollution from traffic can cause DNA damage in children

          Posted on June 19, 2017June 24, 2025 by Sciworthy

          Cars are everywhere. They are essential for our day to day lives, but these vehicles are a double-edged-sword. Cars emit exhaust gases, and…

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