Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University (OMU) have unearthed a remarkable instance of parallel evolution, demonstrating that dragonflies perceive red light…
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TWiV 1287: Ancient herpesviruses and modern dementia
Virologists Delve into Deep Human Viral History and Potential Shingles Vaccine Impact on Dementia In a wide-ranging discussion on the…
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Beneath Farmland in New South Wales, an Ancient Rainforest Yields Unprecedented Fossil Discoveries in Iron-Rich Rocks
Deep beneath the undulating farmlands of New South Wales’ central tablelands lies a geological anomaly, a remarkable fossiliferous site known…
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The Ancient Story of a Breath: 289-Million-Year-Old Fossil Reveals Earliest Rib-Based Breathing System in Amniotes
Every breath you take is part of a very ancient story. The steady movement of your chest, the muscles between…
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Photosynthetic Bacteria’s Ancient DNA System Repurposed for Cell Shape Control
Photosynthetic bacteria, particularly cyanobacteria, are credited with fundamentally transforming Earth’s atmosphere and paving the way for complex life. Their pioneering…
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Ancient Chinese Exercise Practice Baduanjin Found as Effective as Brisk Walking in Reducing Blood Pressure According to New Clinical Trial
A groundbreaking study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC), the flagship publication of the American…
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The Owl, the Hutia, and the Bee: Ancient Cave Reveals Unexpected Nesting Habits
Thousands of years ago, on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, a dramatic scene unfolded within the cool, dark confines of…
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TWiV 1287: Ancient Herpesviruses and Modern Dementia
On January 11, 2026, the esteemed podcast "This Week in Virology" (TWiV) released its 1287th episode, delving into two significant…
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Ancient Reptile Fossil Unveils Earliest Rib-Based Breathing System, Rewriting Evolutionary History
Every breath you take is part of a very ancient story. The steady movement of your chest, the muscles between…
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Ancient DNA Segregation System Repurposed to Sculpt Cell Shape in Pivotal Photosynthetic Bacteria
Photosynthetic bacteria, the unsung architects of our planet’s habitability, played a monumental role in transforming Earth into the vibrant, oxygen-rich…
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