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When the moon hits L-Cry like a big pizza pie, that’s amore—or at least a mass spawning event for marine worms.

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Diving Into the Brittle Star Genome to Understand the Evolution of Regeneration

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Gene Expression Shifts as Shrews Shrink and Regrow Their Brains

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Elephant Deaths Trigger a Kodo-Millet Fungus Investigation in India

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Collaborative Research Aims to Discover Effective Treatments for Marine Mammals Poisoned by Toxic Algae

The infographic shows a new method where researchers used spider webs to monitor environmental eDNA of vertebrates. They demonstrated the effectiveness of their by analyzing samples from a zoo and a wildlife sanctuary.

A Spider-Web Trap to Monitor Environmental DNA

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Can Animals Get Covid and Should They Be Vaccinated?

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Stem Cells Could Save the Giant Panda

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How do Mussels Stick to Slippery Surfaces?

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Exploring the Link between Sociality and the Marmot Gut Microbiome

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Two Genetic Loci Control Migration Direction in a Small Bird Species

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Deciphering the Unusual Pattern of Bird Flu Symptoms in Cows

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What Are Mosquitoes Attracted To?

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Infographic: Programmed DNA Elimination

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To Boldly Go Where No Squid Has Gone Before

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2023 Ig Nobel Prize for Gripping Work on Dead Spiders

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Tasmanian Devils Face Threats from Rapidly Evolving Facial Cancers 

Like many animals, field mice (<em >Apodemus agrarius</em>) fight to protect their territories.

Mouse Brain Cells Activate When They Witness a Fight

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What are the Risks and Benefits of a Cold Plunge?

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Mitochondrial DNA: A Maternal Legacy That Helps Trace the Past and Diagnose the Future

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A Man Who Survived Hundreds of Snakebites Helped Scientists Develop a Potent Antivenom

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Detecting Residual Cell Line-Derived DNA with Droplet Digital PCR

Detecting Residual Cell Line-Derived DNA with Droplet Digital PCR

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Exploring the Gut-Lung Axis in Health and Disease

Exploring the Gut-Lung Axis in Health and Disease

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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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Making Real-Time PCR More Straightforward

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Characterizing Immune Memory to COVID-19 Vaccination

Characterizing Immune Memory to COVID-19 Vaccination

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Applied Biosystems™ VeriFlex™ System: True Temperature Control for PCR Protocols

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