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When levels are too low, DNA can be copied incorrectly, leading to mutations that, over many years, may increase the risk of certain cancers, particularly colon cancer.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

Arms researchers shown images and videos of the smaller drone’s components say its fuselage has been copied by dozens of Chinese companies even now selling similar models on China’s equivalent of Amazon, AliExpress.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

When Leon Duray went to Europe to race, his car caught the eye of Ettore Bugatti, who was impressed with the Miller’s 91.5-cubic-inch engine and copied its twin-cam design for his own Bugatti Type 51.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

"You know what -- he copied me because I had it before. I mean, I don't know when he bought his," Rubio said of Maduro in an interview with "NBC Nightly News" from Beijing.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

During replication, DNA is, once again, copied using its image as a guide.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee