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Black Death bacterium has become less lethal after genetic tweak

Reducing the number of copies of one gene in the pathogen could also make it more transmissible.

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How Trump 2.0 is reshaping science

Since US President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, his team has made major changes to the federal government that have disrupted research and research institutions in the United States and beyond.
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