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Urban Seagulls Defy Expectations by Preferring Seafood

A study of herring gull chicks shows a strong preference for seafood over urban-derived foods, like bread and cat food,…

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Climate Catastrophe Forces Island Monkeys to Quickly Master New Social Skills

Macaques in the shade on Cayo Santiago. Credit: Lauren Brent Following Hurricane Maria, rhesus macaques in Puerto Rico adapted their…

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Is Your DNA Making You Gain Weight? New Genetics Research Sheds Light

Researchers have linked a genetic variant that deactivates the SMIM1 gene to increased obesity risk. The findings could lead to…

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How Azoles Cause Fungal Pathogens to Self-Destruct

A new study reveals that azoles, the most widely-used antifungals, cause fungal pathogens to self-destruct by triggering cellular “suicide” programs.…

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