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Australia’s peacock spiders dazzle with colour and dance. Scientists are uncovering a genetic mystery that could explain ...

Scientists found new clues about one of the last living Neanderthals. By sequencing the DNA from one of the Neanderthal's teeth, they discovered a completely new lineage. The DNA indicates recent ...

Transcription describes when DNA's code gets copied down by another molecule ... So what they found in their lab study likely has implications for living cells, he explained. Keyser and his team have ...

Early risers may be able to thank their Neanderthal ancestors. Pexels If you’re a morning person, you may be able to thank your Neanderthal ancestors for your easy ability to wake up. Some people ...

Orange cats may be known for their silly behavior, but two new studies are a step closer to understanding "the why" behind the furry felines' coloring. Two independent studies published on May 15 by ...

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In our bodies, there are trillions of cells. From white blood cells to skin cells, each type has its own specific function which helps us perform tasks and survive. But what makes up these cells and ...

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