Ancient DNA retells story of Caribbean’s first people, with a few plot twists

Original post: Newswise - Drug and Drug Abuse Ancient DNA retells story of Caribbean's first people, with a few plot twists

Newswise imageThe history of the Caribbean’s original islanders comes into sharper focus in a new Nature study that combines decades of archaeological work with advancements in genetic technology.

Breaking Bad: How Shattered Chromosomes Make Cancer Cells Drug-Resistant

Original post: Newswise - Drug and Drug Abuse Breaking Bad: How Shattered Chromosomes Make Cancer Cells Drug-Resistant

UC San Diego and Ludwig Cancer Research scientists describe how a phenomenon known as “chromothripsis” breaks up chromosomes, which then reassemble in ways that ultimately promote cancer cell growth.