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Sunday 12 October 2008
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Successful Mussels Employ Survival Strategy Akin To The Circadian Rhythms That Govern Sleep
It's hard being a mussel: you have to worry about hungry starfish and even hungrier humans, not to mention an environment that can change your body temperature 50 degrees Fahrenheit in just a few hours...
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New Book Focuses On Diagnosing Infections In Immunocompromised Patients
Over the past twenty-five years, the number of patients with compromised immune systems has grown astronomically. High-risk patients such as these require a unique set of healthcare solutions that take into consideration...
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Serendipitous Discovery Reveals Earthworms More Diverse Than First Thought
Scientists have found that the UK's common or garden earthworms are far more diverse than previously thought, a discovery with important consequences for agriculture. BBSRC-funded scientists at Cardiff University, led by Dr...
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