Simplebiol
One morning, you hang out with a friend who is coughing and sneezing. You spend some time together, you wish them well, and go home. A few days later, you wake up with a sore throat, a runny nose, and maybe a fever. What happened? You quickly remember your friend. You probably caught a virus. […]
It is already known that mutations (changes in the DNA sequence) often alter the genetic information resulting in changes in the functions of cells and hence of organisms, leading to disease. So, one would expect that if a mutation is linked to a disease, it would only cause disadvantages to an individual or their offsprings. […]