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LifeDeath-grip fungus made me do it
Infection may be driving ants to set their jaws in low-hanging leaves before they die.
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SpaceTitan may host prebiotic brew
Saturn’s moon Titan may harbor a prebiotic mix of chemicals similar to those present at the dawn of life on Earth.
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LifeDEET’s nastiness extends to humans
Study finds the bug-repellent ingredient stopped an enzyme from doing its job.
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Health & MedicineAdult mouse gut makes new neurons
Scientists find newborn nerve cells in the intestines of adult mice, suggesting a new line of research for treating intestinal disorders.