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Scientists uncover how one small protein juggles multiple roles in shaping the bloodworm’s fang-like copper teeth.
RNA thermometers to bring down bacteria from the inside
RNA thermometers help regulate bacterial infection and targeting them might be a way toward fighting antibiotic resistance.
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Researchers look to the guts of chickens’ ancestors to gain insights into domestication.
DeepMind used to create the most complete database of predicted 3D protein structures
This will be one of the most important datasets since the mapping of the Human Genome, say experts.
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