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Pangolins, bats or another species – where did COVID-19 come from?

Viruses similar to the 2019 novel coronavirus have been discovered in horseshoe bats and the critically endangered Sunda pangolin. Scientists presume that the illegal trade of these animals at “wet markets” may have played a key role in the Covid-19 outbreak.

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Sunflowers: Can mutations make them bigger, better, and stronger?

Supplying food to an ever-growing human population is a global challenge. Augmenting crop yields and increasing their quality may allow […]

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Lead exposure and Alzheimer’s disease: The epigenetic link

Lead poisoning has been recognized as a significant health problem worldwide. New research in the field of epigenetics now points […]

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Small molecules, high impact: MicroRNAs in gene regulation

Despite being small, MicroRNAs have been found to play a big role in the expression of genes. Understanding their roles […]

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