PetsfromMail Online2 months agoPlague of 'mutating' super rats are taking over SydneyBlack rats in Australia have developed a genetic mutation increasing their resistance to commonly used rodenticides.
OMG sciencefromwww.theguardian.com3 months agoCatch of the day: rare gold lobster saved by attentive cook in Rhode IslandA rare gold lobster was saved from being cooked at a New England restaurant thanks to a vigilant cook.
CoronavirusfromNature3 months agoBlack Death bacterium has become less lethal after genetic tweakA genetic change in Yersinia pestis makes it less fatal but possibly more transmissible, altering its impact on disease spread.
Europe newsfromwww.theguardian.com3 months agoSperm from cancer-risk donor used to conceive at least 67 children across EuropeConcerns raised over donor sperm use due to genetic mutation leading to cancer diagnoses in children.
OMG sciencefromwww.theguardian.com3 months agoScientists solve the mystery of ginger cats helped by hundreds of cat ownersResearch identifies genetic mutation responsible for orange fur in cats, solving a long-standing mystery.
fromArs Technica3 months agoA dangerous E. coli strain has emerged; a small mutation may explain its riseThe role of the single base pair mutation in this strain's colonization and survival on leafy vegetables could yield valuable insights.Coronavirus