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LifeHints of altruism among bacteria
E. coli bacteria fight antibiotics with help from drug-resistant neighbors.
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Health & MedicineOvary removal proves beneficial for cancer-prone women
BRCA mutation carriers who opt for surgery survive longer than those who forgo the operation, a new study shows.
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LifeWhy starved flies need less sleep
Low lipid levels keep the insects buzzing past bedtime, a new study finds, suggesting a role for metabolism in regulating sleep.
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SpaceStill no Earths, but getting closer
Two newly discovered planetary systems shed light on the likelihood of producing terrestrial planets.