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In a giant feat of genetic engineering, scientists have created bacteria that make proteins in a radically different way than all natural species do. By Carl Zimmer At the heart of all life is a code.

Life can feel like a juggling act sometimes, can’t it? Between work deadlines, personal goals, and the endless stream of to-dos, staying organized often feels like an uphill battle. If you’ve ever ...

Despite awe-inspiring diversity, nearly every lifeform—from bacteria to blue whales—shares the same genetic code. How and when this code came about has been the subject of much scientific controversy.