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A protein found in the saliva of Anopheles gambiae stopped blood from clotting in the insects’ stomachs and aided parasite transmission.

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Scientists Discover New Human Salivary Glands

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COVID-19 Diagnostics: How Do Saliva Tests Compare to Swabs?

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FDA Approves New Saliva-Based COVID-19 Test

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The Computer-Assisted Retrosynthesis Revolution

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Study Confirms Safety of Genetically Modified T Cells

A long-term study of nearly 800 patients demonstrated a strong safety profile for T cells engineered with viral vectors.

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Detecting Residual Cell Line-Derived DNA with Droplet Digital PCR

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