2020.08.04

Perpetual Fertility

Scientists identify the gene responsible for a sea creature’s rare ability

Malle hydractinia’’s sexual polyp. Germ cells are yellow. / TIMOTHY DUBUC Swarthmore College

Malle hydractinia’’s sexual polyp. Germ cells are yellow. / TIMOTHY DUBUC Swarthmore College

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