What are the genetic changes that have made us uniquely human? These mutations underlie our amazing abilities as well as our predisposition to certain diseases.
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Wellcome Collection; CC-BY-4.0; cropped
What are the genetic changes that underlie how humans and other vertebrates adapt to the environment? Why are some species seemingly able to easily adapt while others are restricted to their current environment?
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Alexander Francis Lydon; public domain
Some traits, such as feathers on birds, have facinated humans for cententuries, yet we do not currently understand the genetic changes that underlie these traits.
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Luc Viatour; CC-BY-SA-3.0; cropped