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The substitution of a single building block in the hemoglobin protein of extinct Steller’s sea cows allowed them to adapt to the cold waters of the North Pacific Ocean.

A neural pathway known to dampen pain in mammals is also present in fruit flies.

Changing the reaction buttons available on social media sites could reduce the spread of fake news.

Fruit flies that consume a wide range of food cannot metabolise every chemical in the diet, potentially leading to a build-up of harmful molecules.

Early childhood exposure to language affects how the brain represents knowledge in adulthood.

New results shed light on the gene that controls the larval stage of fruit flies.

New evidence explains why some snapping shrimp have larger weapons than others.

A protein-based metastasis risk prediction tool could reduce unnecessary colon cancer surgeries.