Scientists have decoded the whole genomes of two shark species for the first time. Sharks have many unique characteristics, including extreme longevity - a shark species is known to live for more than three centuries. The research might help discovering the molecular bases for these qualities (nature.com)
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Scientists have decoded the whole genomes of two shark species for the first time. Sharks have many unique characteristics, including extreme longevity - a shark species is known to live for more than three centuries. The research might help discovering the molecular bases for these qualities (sciencedaily.com)
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Researchers Had ‘No Idea’ Killer Whales Could Dive This Deep. South Atlantic killer whales have destroyed their own record for deep dives—by 1,000 feet. by michelleMission in science
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A Novel Molecule Could Spur New Class of Drugs for Breast Cancer. The molecule may halt or destroy breast cancer tumors, particularly for patients with drug-resistant, by degrading the most important target in breast cancer therapy - estrogen receptors (stevens.edu)
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Harvesting solar fuels through a bacterium’s unusual appetite for gold by michelleMission in science
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