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As the administration considers new policies for gain-of-function research, scientists have an important role to play in evaluating risks and benefits—but only with a commitment to fair and rigorous ...

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The appendix has independently evolved at least 32 times across 361 mammalian species. What makes it an evolutionary darling ...

A 32-year-old from near Wrexham has shared her powerful story of living with endometriosis for 15 years to raise awareness of the condition.

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Appendix, Gallbladder, Colon, Spleen, Tonsils, Thymus, adenoids and one Kidney can be removed when diseased, yet the ...