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Introduction to Gene Ontology

Gene Ontology is an expanding knowledgebase that provides scientists with universal definitions to describe the functions of genes and their products.

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Mice With a Healthy Gut Microbiome Are More Motivated to Exercise

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Exercise-Associated Protein Boosts Brain Function in Mice

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RNA World 2.0

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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.

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q.e.d: An AI Tool for Smarter Manuscript Review

A team of researchers developed q.e.d, an AI-powered system designed to deliver rigorous and constructive feedback on scientific manuscripts in minutes.

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Where Do Viruses Come From?

Using genomics, evolutionary biologists test several hypotheses on the origin of viruses. New evidence suggests they may have emerged more times than previously thought.

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Some scientists argued that autism-gut microbiome research is rife with conceptual and methodological flaws, from mouse to human studies. Microbiome researchers disagree.

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Wooden Neurons: An Artistic Vision of the Brain

A neurobiologist, who loves the morphology of cells, turns these shapes into works of art made from wood.

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