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A series of rodent experiments showed that even with abundant food and water, personal space is essential to prevent societal collapse, but Universe 25's relevance to humans remains disputed.

Immunosuppressive factors prevent killer T cells from defeating brain tumors that arise from primary breast cancer.

A combination of hormones and neurotransmitter interactions contributes to sweet cravings during the premenstrual phase.

Gene doping may be used to boost athletic performance of humans or racehorses. Scientists are devising approaches to detect foreign genes to get ahead of this potential issue.

A highly sensitive real-time PCR-based systems helps scientists rapidly detect microbial contamination in cell therapy products.

New tools for computer-aided retrosynthesis help scientists streamline route planning, reducing the financial and environmental costs of drug development.