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LifeNews in brief: Fins to limbs with flip of genetic switch
Boost of gene activity may help explain how arms and legs evolved in vertebrates.
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HumansPots bear oldest signs of cheese making
Some of Europe’s first farmers created perforated vessels to separate curds from whey.
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Health & MedicineBrain stimulation alters depressive symptoms in mice
The findings may point the way toward more targeted treatments for depression in people.
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LifeFeces study gets the poop on gorillas’ diet
Chemical traces in animals’ droppings reflect shifts in recent food consumption.