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Tardigrades and their fascinating genome

Posted on by Konstantina Louka

Tardigrades, also known as little water bears because of their morphology, are strange little creatures, popular among scientists trying to decipher the unique features that enable them to survive under extreme conditions. Many articles have been published regarding their genetic… Continue Reading →

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Sickle cell anemia and malaria

Posted on by Konstantina Louka

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… Continue Reading →