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In a new study, researchers found that rabbits like to eat plants with lots of DNA.
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New way to kill superbugs in the International Space Station
In a new study, researchers have taken another small step towards deep space exploration.
They tested a new silver- and ruthenium-based antimicrobial coating aboard the...
Copper helped ancient animals thrive on Earth
In a new study, researchers found 700 million years ago, copper was as important as oxygen in helping the earliest animals live and spread.
The...
Ancient DNA shows no human population is pure
Recent studies have shown that examining ancient DNA could provide important insights into human history.
In recent research from Harvard Medical School, researchers found with...
Scientists discover why humans and animals all need to sleep
In a new study, researchers found sleep could help clear out DNA damage accumulated during waking hours.
Maybe that is why humans and animals spend...
Climate change shrinks many fisheries in the world, says new study
A new study led by Rutgers University has shown that climate change can shrink many fisheries over the world.
It has taken a toll on...
This native California plant may offer hope for Alzheimer’s treatment
In a new study, researchers found an anti-inflammatory chemical in a native California shrub called Yerba santa may help develop a treatment for Alzheimer's...
Leopard geckos can make new brain cells
In a recent study, researchers from the University of Guelph discover the type of stem cell allowing geckos to create new brain cells.
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Nicotine can suppress body weight gain: new evidence from rat research
It is known that smoking is easy to start but hard to quit. One reason is that some smokers believe nicotine can suppress body...
Scientists newly discover how we have five fingers
The fin-to-limb transition represents one of the major innovations in evolution. It is associated with the change from aquatic to terrestrial life.
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This popular painkiller may harm your blood sugar
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Common painkiller may harm your immune system, damage heart and kidneys
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