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Oldest living cancer genome has been sequenced

Canine transmissible venereal tumor (CTVT) is a sexually transmitted cancer that affects dogs. Its genome has recently been sequenced, revealing that it originated in one dog and has continued to live on for an astonishing 11,000 years; the longest known living cell lineage. The study was led by Elizabeth Murchison of the Wellcome Trust Sanger…

Aphids Vampirize Ant Larvae

Wingless, root-dwelling aphids from the same species can come in two different shapes: round or flat. While the round sapsuckers maintain a peaceful, mutually beneficial relationship with ants, the flat aphids mimic ant larvae, and once they’re carried into the ant nest, they feed on the real larvae. The findings were published in Proceedings of…

Evolution Of Miley Cyrus Medley

Mitch Grassi and Scott Hoying of Pentatonix and SUPER FRUIT are back with another epic pop music medley. They last went viral in March with their diva Evolution of Beyonce. That medley stands with over 4 million views! Now, they have returned to cover all of the best hits by the one and only Miley Cryus. In one day their…