This Adorable Black Cat Has a Rare Mutation, and the Internet Can't Believe It

While some traits become standardized in breeds, others remain rare and unpredictable. That is the case with Dobby, a ...

Dobby, a Rare 'Completely Beautiful' Cat with 4 Ears, Needs a Forever Home

The 7-month-old black kitten has a rare genetic mutation causing a curled tail and underbite, and he’s ready for adoption ...

Is early detection of rare diseases hidden in your genes?

In many countries, newborn screening programmes test babies for certain inherited conditions shortly after birth.
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CRISPR tool detects rare cancer mutations in blood with high precision

A CRISPR system detects rare cancer mutations in blood with single-nucleotide precision, outperforming ddPCR through engineered RNA guides and isothermal amplification. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Hidden ...
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Discovery of CPD gene mutations sheds light on rare congenital hearing loss

Mutations in a gene known as CPD play a crucial role in a rare form of congenital hearing loss, an international team of researchers has discovered. Scientists from the University of Chicago, the ...