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Bacteria-Enabled Production of Infinitely Recyclable and Renewable Plastics by Scientists
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Warm-Blooded Exception – Scientists Find That Basking Sharks Have Warm Body Temperatures
by Klaus Müllerby Klaus MüllerResearch uncovers basking sharks, usually gentle plankton-eaters, as warm-bodied exceptions among mostly cold-blooded marine life.
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Uncovering the Roots of Neurodegenerative Disorders Through Cell Self-Digestion
by Klaus Müllerby Klaus MüllerScientists decode how the endoplasmic reticulum’s impaired recycling can lead to neurodegenerative diseases.
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“The Most Dramatic Evolutionary Biogeography Story I’ve Ever Seen” – Plant Fossils Reveal Ancient South America-to-Asia “Escape Route”
Ancient spurge fossils unveil a remarkable journey from South America to Asia, reshaping biogeography. _xD83C__xDF3F__xD83C__xDF0E_ #EvolutionaryDiscovery
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Transforming Corneal Repair: Bio-inspired Materials Illuminated by Low-Power Blue Light Show Promise in Restoring Damaged Corneas
Researchers have developed a blue-light-activated, injectable biomaterial that can reshape and heal damaged corneas, offering hope to millions.
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The Subtle Art of Viral Espionage: Understanding How Eavesdropping Viruses Engage in Battle to Infect Hosts
by Klaus Müllerby Klaus MüllerScientists discover how viruses eavesdrop on bacterial signals to switch from dormant to aggressive, altering their infection strategies.
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Overcoming Bacterial Obstacles: Enhanced Treatment for Chronic Wound Infections
by Manuel Costaby Manuel CostaNew method combining palmitoleic acid, gentamicin, and ultrasound enhances drug delivery to treat chronic wound infections.
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Caecilians, Unique Amphibians, Transfer Microbes to Offspring through “Skin-Feeding” Behavior
Caecilians, Unique Amphibians, Transfer Microbes to Offspring through Skin-Feeding BehaviorCaecilians, a fascinating type of amphibian that closely resembles a blend …
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Deep-Sea Mining Effects on Marine Life Might Be More Significant Than Predicted
Study reveals Japan’s deep-sea cobalt mining may have larger-than-expected impact on marine life due to sediment pollution.