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Microbial Fossils Found in 3.4-Billion-Year-Old Subseafloor Rock

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Human Blood Harbors Cell-Free Microbial DNA

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Scientists Go Down the Cicada Hole

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Microbes in Human Fetuses Spur Immune Development

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SARS-CoV-2 Antigens Leaking from Gut to Blood Might Trigger MIS-C

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Signs of Ancient Microbial Life Abundant in Earth’s Crust: Study

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Sailing the Seas in Search of Microbes

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Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Is Poised for a Makeover

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Cities Have Distinct Microbial Signatures: Study

Can Single Cells Learn?

Infographic: Investigating Whether Single Cells Learn

A Connected Community: The Rise of Microbiome Research

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How a Forensic Biologist Exposed a DNA Lab Scandal That Shook Australia

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Universe 25 Experiment

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Genetic Basis of Aneuploidy, Which Often Causes Pregnancy Loss, Revealed

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The Federal Government’s Research Innovation Lifeline Has Gone Dark

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Emerging Therapeutic Strategies in Oncology

Emerging Therapeutic Strategies in Oncology

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Transitioning to 3D Cell Models for Better Insights

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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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Maximizing Cancer Research Model Systems

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