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Toward a Nonaddictive Opioid
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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.

Bellybutton Bugs
Researchers take pictures and analyze bacterial cultures from the bellybuttons of hundreds of American volunteers.

Childhood Exposure to Bacterial Toxin Tied to Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer
Genetic findings reveal how early exposure to a DNA-damaging toxin from gut bacteria may contribute to the global rise in younger populations.

Scientists Discover a Second Epigenetic DNA Marker
A newly identified DNA epigenetic marker, 5-formylcytosine, regulates gene expression during early embryo development.
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All the Feels: The Emerging Neuroscience of Gut Touch
Arthur Beyder studies the neuroscience of gut touch to learn more about what these signals mean and their role in gastrointestinal health and disease.

Research Roundtable: The Artificial Intelligence Revolution
Attend our new Research Roundtable virtual event and learn how researchers are leveraging AI to further their understanding of biology.