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First-Ever Crocodile Virgin Birth Could Lead Scientists to New Methods of Conservation and Preservation
Leslie Samuel - June 16, 2023In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have recorded the first ever crocodile virgin birth at a reptile park in Costa Rica. A female American crocodile named Coquita, isolated for 16 years, was found with a clutch of 14 eggs, a phenomenon known as facultative parthenogenesis (FP).
Read moreBiologists Figured Out How to Generate New Neurons in the Adult Brain, Revolutionizing Neurodegenerative Disease Research
Leslie Samuel - March 17, 2023Recently biologists discovered how to generate new neurons in the adult brain. This is an incredible breakthrough that has enormous potential to revolutionize neurodegenerative disease research.
Read moreThe Fungus from The Last of Us Could Help Fight Cancer
Leslie Samuel - February 28, 2023The Last of Us, HBOs videogame-inspired zombie TV epic, opened to rave reviews last month. This drama, led by Game of Thrones stars Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, shows a post-apocalyptic world that has been ravaged by the corydceps fungus after the fungus adapts for survival in the human body.
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