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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.

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

Genetic findings reveal how early exposure to a DNA-damaging toxin from gut bacteria may contribute to the global rise in younger populations.

A newly identified DNA epigenetic marker, 5-formylcytosine, regulates gene expression during early embryo development.

Arthur Beyder studies the neuroscience of gut touch to learn more about what these signals mean and their role in gastrointestinal health and disease.

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