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Duplicate genes help animals resolve sexual conflict - Nicholas VanKuren, Ph.D. GGSB Alumni Featured

08/27/2018

Duplicate copies of a gene shared by male and female fruit flies have evolved to resolve competing demands between the sexes. New genetic analysis by researchers at the University of Chicago describes how these copies have evolved separate male- and female-specific functions that are crucial to reproduction and fertility.

Sequencing genomes of Nigerian women could help prevent many lethal breast cancers - Olufunmilayo Olopade featured

08/27/2018

For the first time, DNA contributed by Sub-Saharan African women has been thoroughly evaluated with innovative genomics technology in an effort to understand the genetic bases for breast cancer in African populations.

Zombie gene protects against cancer — in elephants - Professor Vincent Lynch, Ph.D.

08/23/2018

An estimated 17 percent of humans worldwide die from cancer, but less than five percent of captive elephants—who also live for about 70 years, and have about 100 times as many potentially cancerous cells as humans—die from the disease.

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BSD makes GRE optional

08/08/2018

Joining the ranks of more than 60 institutions and graduate programmes across the United States, the Biological Sciences Division has cut a standard test from its graduate admissions requirements. The decision aims to boost the likelihood of admission for minority and female applicants by levelling the playing field.

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