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genetic trick
Coverage of genetic trick in the Nexus archive.
- Pity the lonely brook trout: How to stop an invasion with this one genetic trick
Colorado Parks and Wildlife biologists are using a genetic trick to feminize male brook trout, aiming to slow their invasive spread and eventually eliminate the species.
- Tumour cells use a genetic trick to become drug-resistant
Tumor cells develop drug resistance through a genetic mechanism, but researchers suggest this same strategy could be exploited to combat cancer. The discovery highlights a potential dual-use approach for overcoming treatment challenges.