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From sun-kissed to sunburned, the sun doesn’t affect everyone the same way. Genetics, the environment, and lifestyle play a role.

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Why Do Some People Like Spicy Food?

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How Does Stress Cause Gray Hair?

A woman walks under snowfall on a city street. Signifies that some people feel cold temperatures more than others.

Why Do Some People Feel Cold When Others Don’t?

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Why Do Dogs Love Peanut Butter?

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What Happens When a Fly Lands on Your Food? 

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Why Do We Feel Butterflies in the Stomach?

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How Does Daylight Saving Time Affect Circadian Rhythm?

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How Do Cadaver Dogs Recognize Human Remains?

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Exercise-Induced Urticaria: When People are Allergic to Physical Activity

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The Ear as a Therapeutic Gateway to the Vagus Nerve

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Universe 25 Experiment

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T Cell Nomenclature Gets an Update

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Thermo Scientific X and S Series General Purpose Centrifuges

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January 2026, Issue 1

What Is the Amniotic Fluid Composed of?

The liquid world of fetal development provides a rich source of nutrition and protection tailored to meet the needs of the growing fetus.

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An Automated DNA-to-Data Framework for Production-Scale Sequencing

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