7 results for “gene”

1. Life & Biology

   DNA and Genes

   genes are active. Some of the remainder is the remains of ancient viruses and defunct genes

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2. Life & Biology

   Bacteria and Viruses

   genes with one another directly, passing useful traits sideways between unrelated strains, which is how resistance

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3. Plants & Fungi

   Flowers and Pollination

   genes from two parents, produces variety, and variety is what lets a species adapt. For plants

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4. Life & Biology

   Evolution

   genes are recognisably the same as theirs. The family tree built from DNA matches the one built

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5. Matter, Energy & Physics

   Gravity

   The weakest force in nature holds planets in orbit, lights the stars and shapes the universe

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6. Life & Biology

   The Origin of Life

   Around four billion years ago, on a hot young planet, chemistry became biology. Nobody knows exactly

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7. Matter, Energy & Physics

   Electricity and Magnetism

   Lightning, compasses, motors, radio and light itself are all one phenomenon. Discovering that they were the

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