organisms

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Previous studies showed that many of these organisms reproduced asexually.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

According to researchers from the University of Cambridge, the way these ancient organisms reproduced limited competition and kept evolution moving at a remarkably slow pace for millions of years.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Another goal is "to bring full-connectome mapping to much more complex organisms," said Matsliah.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Fermentation is a biological process whereby organisms convert carbohydrates like starch or sugar into substances like alcohol, without using oxygen.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Mutations in genes that specified the basic elements of the body plan were more difficult to identify, since the mutations sharply decreased the survival of organisms.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee