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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…

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.

Cole Certa scored 16 in the second half to lead the Saints to a 57-44 win against Rockridge in the Class 2A semifinals.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The first time Michigan crossed paths with Indiana, it resulted in a gut-wrenching loss.

The 18-year-old victim was attacked on a bus in Bloomington, Ind., in early January. The victim is out of the hospital but still recovering, while an insanity defense has been filed by the assailant.

Ohio State goes back on the road to Bloomington to take on the Hoosiers. #GoBucks

A Department of Natural Resources gathering Friday in Bloomington with key stakeholders and Sarah Strommen, the agency's commissioner, detailed an ambitious $118 million onetime request Gov. Tim Walz is seeking from the state's surplus to repair and replace aging boat accesses, fish hatcheries and other outdoor-recreation infrastructure.

MINNEAPOLIS — A juvenile suspected in the Dec. 23 killing at the Mall of America was arrested in Decatur, Georgia, on Tuesday, according to Bloomington police, as was his mother who police say drove him to Georgia after the shooting.

Billie Davis stabbed the 18-year-old on a bus in Bloomington City last week because she was Asian