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Move Over Apoptosis: Another Form of Cell Death May Occur in the Gut

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Ana Marija Jakšić Shapes Fruit Fly Brains

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Fruit Flies Evolve in Time with the Seasons: Study

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Bacteria-Infecting Viruses in Gut Microbiome Linked to Cognition

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Epithelial Cell Signaling Helps Maintain Tissue Integrity

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Sex Promotes Lasting Memories in Female Flies

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