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The Turing Process: Math reveals how the leopard got their spots and how...

What do giraffes, angelfish, and seashells all have in common? Their surface patterns, from the patches on giraffe coats to the stripes on the angelfish, are formed through the reaction-diffusion...

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What’s in a Name? That Which We Call a Fetal Heartbeat Can Be Deceptive

Early embryonic hearts are the first functioning organ in embryos, playing a critical role in development, but don't resemble the mature four-chambered organ we might imagine. Some anti-abortion...

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Boquila trifoliolata: The Shapeshifting Plant

Scientists have discovered a plant that changes appearance to match nearby plants, living or artificial, posing the question: can plants see?

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Going Green: How neighborhood greenspace improves mental wellbeing

Spending time in nature has benefits beyond improving physical health.

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The tumor microenvironment is a major challenge for CAR-T cancer immunotherapy

CAR-T immunotherapy is an up-and-coming cancer treatment; however, the tumor microenvironment in solid cancers poses a challenge. The tumor microenvironment suppresses the immune system from doing its...

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What’s Cooking? The Molecules and Mechanisms Behind Taste and Smell

Our senses of taste and smell are extremely complex. This article describes the general molecules and proteins that work together to help us perceive flavor.

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The science of tattoo longevity

Have you ever wondered why tattoos are permanent? The short answer is your immune system!

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Astrocytes: the unsung heroes of the brain

Throughout much of neuroscience’s history, neurons have been the star of the show. These are the cells which send electrical signals to communicate with one another, giving rise to the…

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