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Mysteries of Argentinian Andes Unlocked by Rare Isotopes

Researchers have used beryllium-10 and carbon-14 to show the long-term average rate of sediment generation and the time and process it takes to move down to and through the rivers, giving a broader picture of the factors involved.
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Peeking Inside the Evolutionarily Odd "Rapunzel" Virus

Scientists have revealed the secret behind an evolutionary marvel: a bacteriophage with an extremely long tail. This bacteriophage lives in inhospitable hot springs and preys on some of the toughest bacteria on the planet.
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Apes Spin To Make Themselves Dizzy on Purpose

Great apes deliberately spin themselves in order make themselves dizzy, academics at the University of Warwick and the University of Birmingham have discovered.

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Diabetes and Toothlessness Linked to Faster Cognitive Decline

According to a study, having both diabetes and tooth loss contributes to worse cognitive function and faster cognitive decline in older adults.
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Can a New Study Break the Taboo Around Spirituality?

According to a survey, over 80 percent of those who responded reported experiencing at least one strong spiritual need in the past month.
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Wound Healing and Clearing Power of Fibroblasts Revealed

Researchers created a biomimetic model to study wound healing in burn and laceration wounds and discovered that fibroblasts – normally considered building cells that give shape and strength to tissues and organs – clear away damaged tissue before depositing new material.
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Bioprinted Patches Repair Damaged Heart Tissue

A new technology that uses bioprinted patches to repair damaged heart tissue has been proven to be safer and more cost-effective for patients.
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High Caffeine Levels May Reduce Body Fat and Diabetes Risk

New research has found that high levels of caffeine in the blood may reduce a person’s risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, as well as the amount of body fat they carry.
Bacteriophages on the surface of a bacterium.
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Could Viruses Help in the Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance?

A study published in Nature Chemical Biology suggests that a new bacteriophage screening approach could assist scientists attempting to overcome antibiotic resistance.
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Statins May Decrease Heart Disease in People With Sleep Apnea

A new study suggests that statins have the potential to reduce heart disease in people with obstructive sleep apnea regardless of the use of CPAP machines while sleeping.
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