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Learning About Pain from a Master Manipulator

Leishmania parasites often cause puzzlingly painless lesions. Scientists are beginning to dig into the mechanisms underlying this pain-blocking effect.

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Unlock New Insights into Cancer Cell Metabolism

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How the Brain Hits the Brakes on Aging

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The Smell of Food Affects Metabolism in Fasting Mice

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Cocaine Use Creates Feedback Loop with Gut Bacteria: Mouse Study

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Astrocytes Feed Glioblastoma, Promoting Tumor Growth: Mouse Study

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Secret to Reproductive Ants’ Longevity Revealed

Patience Asanga | | 3 min read

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Seagrasses Continue to Emit Methane Decades After Death

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Exercising During Pregnancy Protects Mouse Offspring

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Performing Metabolomic and Functional Proteomic Analyses on a Heterogenous Cancer Cell Population

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Universe 25 Experiment

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.

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Peto’s Paradox: How Gigantic Species Evolved to Beat Cancer

Scientists dive into the genomes of whales, elephants, and other animal giants looking for new weapons in the fight against cancer.

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Understanding Disease Through Biomarkers

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