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A newly identified cartilage cell generates fat vacuoles and makes the surrounding tissues pliable. This helps keep the ear ...

Plastic chemicals may harm DNA, as new research reveals how additives disrupt nematode egg formation, suggesting risks to ...

Humans are the only mammals with long hair on their heads. Scientists look into what drives this unique feature.

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Alcohol suppresses excitatory signals while enhancing gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), the main inhibitory neurotransmitter in ...

To tackle a backlog in toxicity testing, US federal scientists are modernizing programs with high-throughput assays and AI.

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Data show that postdoctoral productivity and citations influence academic success, highlighting the underappreciated ...