How the living world was changed, by the woman who changed it
5 July 2017
CRISPR gene editing has delivered on its every scientific promise. Jennifer Doudna and Samuel Sternberg's book gives a generous account of this towering achievement
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We may have mated with Neanderthals more than 219,000 years ago
4 July 2017
Analysis of DNA from a fossilised Neanderthal bone suggests modern human ancestors entered Europe and interbred with locals more than 219,000 years ago
‘Missing link’ whale could filter feed and hunt larger prey
29 June 2017
A whale that lived 30 million years ago had extraordinary back teeth for sieving out small prey, while its front teeth let it catch big prey too
