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A surprising twist on Darwin s theory of evolution | University of California

A new study challenges the idea that genetic mutations are random, which could lead to advances in plant breeding and genetics.

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Study Challenges Evolutionary Theory That DNA Mutations Are Random

A simple roadside weed may hold the key to understanding and predicting DNA mutation, according to new research from University of California, Davis

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Study Challenges Evolutionary Theory That DNA Mutations Are Random

UC Davis researchers have found that DNA mutations are not random. This changes our understanding of evolution and could one day help researchers breed better crops or even help humans fight cancer.

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Plants use a blend of external influences to evolve defense mechanisms

Plants use a blend of external influences to evolve defense mechanisms
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