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Why mutation is not as random as we thought

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We often think about mutations in the genom as a bad thing. Mutations can stop a central genes from working or cause cancer. But mutations are also a source of genetic variation. And this variation enables populations to adapt and survive. This week we look at how caral nano particles could give vaccines a boost.

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