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Gene mutations create the aroma of jasmine rice
Biology

Gene mutations create the aroma of jasmine rice

Thai scientists have identified the gene that makes rice fragrant. They quickly applied for a patent to protect this secret. This mutation occurs in one of the genes tha…

December 16, 2018
The 1918 virus is bird flu
Biology

The 1918 virus is bird flu

After successfully replicating the pandemic flu virus in 1918, American scientists came to a shocking conclusion: the 1918 virus also belongs to the bird flu family, whi…

December 16, 2018
Mutant deer has speckled fur
Animal world

Mutant deer has speckled fur

The video captures images of Boo, a white-tailed deer with special spotted fur, which attracts millions of views on social media, according to Earth Touch News.

December 16, 2018
Rare elk has white fur
Animal world

Rare elk has white fur

A white-haired moose attracted much attention after resident Hans Nilsson shot a wandering animal in the Värmland region in southwestern Sweden.

December 16, 2018
Strange mutant creatures
Animal world

Strange mutant creatures

Due to the mutation, these creatures have different shapes compared to their fellow species.

December 16, 2018