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Researchers from Indiana University, Bloomington, studied a synthetically designed ‘minimal’ cell, containing only genes essential for survival, and found that it could evolve as fast as a normal cell. This “demonstrates the capacity for organisms to adapt, even with an unnatural genome that would seemingly provide little flexibility,” said Jay…

Cleveland “Christopher” Bynum says he was coerced into confessing to the killings in Gary. There was little evidence beside a kid who overheard a man he identified as “Chris.” Years later, another “Chris” left a confession after his death.

Researchers led by Jay T. Lennon at Indiana University in Bloomington, U.S., attempted to understand how a synthetic life-form would adapt or evolve over time, especially in situations where the raw materials required to do so could be limited.

Jalen Hood-Schifino had just been born when LeBron James was drafted into the NBA in 2003, which amazed the Indiana University guard.