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Scientists have long thought that only one species of tick found in the United States, the lone star tick, could […] ...

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Anna Kucherova/Shutterstock.com There are at least 15 species of sharks that glow by producing light using tiny cells called photophores, which are controlled by hormones. These cells are embedded in ...

Apr. 4, 2025 — New research shows how small shifts in the molecular makeup of a virus can profoundly alter its fate. These shifts could turn a deadly pathogen into a harmless bug or supercharge ...

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