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Studying how ancient animals lived and why they died out can offer important insight to protecting species today.

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Fernanda, a Fernandina giant tortoise (<em>Chelonoidis phantasticus</em>), was identified in 2019, decades after her species supposedly went extinct.

When an Extinct Species Is Found Alive, What Happens Next?

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Are We In the Midst of a Silent Mass Extinction?

Ferns bounced back much faster than other plants after the meteor impact that wiped out the dinosaurs.

Why Did Ferns Persist When All Other Plants Perished?

Dinosaur Fossil (Tyrannosaurus Rex) Found by Archaeologists

Are We in the Midst of a Sixth Mass Extinction?

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Colin Carlson Works to Predict and Prevent Viral Spillover

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Infographic: A Look at the Big Five Mass Extinctions

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Marilyn Fogel, Biogeochemist and “Isotope Queen,” Dies at 69

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Fifteen-Year Project Quantifies Threat to Reptiles

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Science Snapshot: Not “Extinctus” After All

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Universe 25 Experiment

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The Federal Government’s Research Innovation Lifeline Has Gone Dark

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What Are Giant Viruses, and Are They Dangerous?

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Ensuring Regulatory Compliance in AAV Manufacturing with Analytical Ultracentrifugation

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January 2026, Issue 1

What Is the Amniotic Fluid Composed of?

The liquid world of fetal development provides a rich source of nutrition and protection tailored to meet the needs of the growing fetus.

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Redefining Immunology Through Advanced Technologies

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Ensuring Regulatory Compliance in AAV Manufacturing with Analytical Ultracentrifugation

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Skip the Wait for Protein Stability Data with Aunty

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