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In a vast, unprecedented experiment, scientists showcase evolution in real time, as predation from owls and hawks selects for genetic variations in mice that boost survival. HHMI researchers find that a gene that blocks the differentiation of pigment-producing cells in the skin of the African striped mouse helps in generating the mouse’s characteristic light-colored stripes. HHMI scientists are among 84 newly elected members and 21 foreign associates.