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Health & MedicineNew HPV shot fends off more types of the virus
A new vaccine that covers more strains of the human papillomavirus protects better against cervical and other cancers.
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AnthropologyFossil teeth flesh out ancient kids’ varied growth rates
X-ray technique sheds light on hominids’ developmental variety.
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GeneticsCatalog of DNA modifications produces surprises
A map of chemical modifications of DNA and its associated proteins shows how the genome changes during development and disease.
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GeneticsFor penguins, it’s a matter of no taste
Penguins lack taste genes for bitter, sweet and umami.