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Turtle genome provides new clues on the evolution of vertebrates

Scientists from the UAB and Iowa State University have generated the genome assemblies of two hidden-neck turtles. The results, which revealed a new three-dimensional structure of the genome within ...
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Nesting turtles give clues on oil spill s impact

PADRE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE, Texas — Nearly hidden by brownish sand, the Kemps ridley sea turtle digging furiously with her back flippers as she carved out a flask-shaped hole to lay her eggs ...
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Turtle and bird genomes provide tantalizing clues to dinosaur genomics, according to ISU scientist

AMES, Iowa – Exploring the genome of an animal that’s been extinct for 65 million years has its challenges. But studying that animal’s living relatives might be the next best thing. An Iowa State ...