mutations
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Two Worrying Coronavirus Variants Local to U.S. Flagged by Researchers in Ohio
Researchers in Ohio say they’ve discovered two new variants of the coronavirus local to the U.S. that may be of concern. One variant appears to contain a mutation found in other troubling variants, while the other has started to spread fast in Columbus, Ohio over the last month and carries its own unique mix of…
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Don’t Be Fooled by Reports on the ‘New’ Coronavirus Mutation
A wave of attention is once again being paid to studies suggesting that the coronavirus behind covid-19 has mutated, possibly into a form that’s more infectious. But while the basic science of this research may be legitimate, it isn’t as worrisome as some headlines might lead you to believe — the virus is not becoming…
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The Older You Get, The More Likely It Is You’ll Have Mutated ‘Selfish’ Sperm Cells
It’s well established that older men are more likely to pass on a genetic disorder to their offspring, but we’re learning more about why this happens: As men age, their sperm mutates more frequently. This is bad news for men who want to have children later in life.