Newsy and Inverse partner to bring you up to speed on what's happening in the lab. In this segment, reporter Yasmin Tayag explains what's behind a new study that explains how genes are transferred to different species. Read more of that report on Inverse, and check your local listings to catch new segments of "The Lab" on "The Day Ahead."
The Lab: Are We Genetically Similar To Kangaroos?
Newsy and Inverse pair to bring you the latest from the lab. In this segment, writer Yasmin Tayag explains how "jumping genes" link us to kangaroos.
The Lab: Are We Genetically Similar To Kangaroos?
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Deaf Americans face danger with inadequate 911 text services
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Pentagon says US warship, commercial ships attacked in Red Sea
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