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A resurrected ancient enzyme is helping scientists test how reliably Earth’s oldest rocks record signs of life.

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Researchers at the University of Waterloo have produced experimental evidence that quantum-level effects can alter the ...

Frances Arnold's game-changing technique of "directed evolution" creates enzymes with unusual capabilities. Her own evolution made it possible.

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