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A genetic study tracked the evolution of two transmissible cancers currently ravaging populations of Tasmanian devils.

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In urban bathhouses in Germany and the surrounding low countries, bathhouse proprietors, known as baders, provided visitors with basic medical care. To draw blood, baders would scratch the skin before placing a heated cupping glass over the incision to extract blood and purge the body. Other tools associated with baders, including dental forceps and an amputation saw, hint at further services they provided.

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Researchers Make Alternatives to Shark-Sourced Vaccine Ingredient

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Jumping Genes Put a Target on Cancerous Cells

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Why Some HPV Infections Carry More Cervical Cancer Risk

An artist’s rendering of a DNA-based virus trap, represented as gray rods in a short cone-shaped arrangement. One is coated with blue molecules, likely antibodies, that adhere to a virus target. Another image shows to traps coming together to capture a red coronavirus.

“Origami” DNA Traps Could Keep Large Viruses From Infecting Cells

A collection of images from prior stories, including illustrations of DNA, chromosomes, and various cells, microscopy images of cancer cells, and a photo of a mouse on a treadmill.

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Male and Female Stem Cells Derived from One Donor in Scientific First

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Viral Protein Behind Chronic Inflammation in People with HIV: Study

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Blood Thinner Ineffective for COVID-19 Patients: Study

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