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Historical samples of bloodstream infections hold secrets to Escherichia coli’s evolutionary history and the emergence of virulent clones.

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The Long and Winding Road to Eukaryotic Cells

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This Simple Fish May Have Been One of the First Vertebrates

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Unearthing the Evolutionary Origins of Insect Wings

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Ancient Mesopotamians Bred Horselike Hybrids

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Some Viruses Use an Alternative Genetic Alphabet

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