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In January President Donald Trump made a bold pronouncement, calling for colossal…
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Genetically Rescued Organism: Toward A Solution For Sudden Oak Death
Sudden oak death, caused by the pathogen Phythophthora ramorum, is one of the…
Exoplanet 40 light years from Earth may have right conditions for life
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Viruses in the Gut Protect Us and Change with Age and Diet
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This lizard can tolerate extreme levels of lead
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