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Male donkey and bull form ‘unusual’ close relationship

Achille the bull standing with Patroclo the donkey in between two trees. (André B. da Cruz via SWNS) A bull and a male donkey have developed an “unusual” sexual bond. Scientists working on a project in Ethiopia witnessed firsthand how the bull, called Achille, and Patroclo, the donkey, became more…

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A biocomputer that runs on bacteria

Faster and less resource-intensive than standard electronic computers, it could be used for encryption, artificial intelligence and molecular biology, McGill researchers said image: Among the co-authors are father and son duo Dan…

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How Tiny Health Researches Gut-Body Connections

Manage and reduce risks of early health conditions after c-section birth. Tackle your baby’s eczema from the inside out by rebalancing their gut. Uncover the source of your baby’s symptoms and rebalance their gut. Take the…

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Novel Coronavirus RNA-Protein Targets

The Core Concept: Researchers have mapped the intricate interactions between viral RNA and the proteins responsible for coronavirus replication and regulation. By identifying these highly conserved RNA binding sites, scientists…

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Elephants use more than 40 gestures to get rivals to back off

Elephants use a “rich repertoire” of more than 40 different gestures to show they “mean business.” Researchers found that the various signals — such as spreading their ears or flinging their trunk — are ways of communicating clear messages such as “Move away!” or “Stop what you are doing!” The…

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