Stromatolites and their microbial mat counterparts have long been dismissed by the casual observer as inert, geologic relics—dark, unassuming rocks…
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TWiV 1287: Ancient Herpesviruses and Modern Dementia
In a recent episode of the esteemed podcast "This Week in Virology" (TWiV), hosts Vincent Racaniello, Alan Dove, Rich Condit,…
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Unraveling Millipede Origins: Landmark Study Rewrites Evolutionary History of Ancient Terrestrial Pioneers
Centuries before the reign of dinosaurs and long before the first vertebrates dared to venture onto land, millipedes were already…
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A Surprising Discovery on a Baltic Island Rewrites the Ancient Human-Wolf Relationship
A groundbreaking discovery on the remote Swedish island of Stora Karlsö is compelling scientists to fundamentally rethink the complex and…
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Mixing evidence and imagination brings three real ancient Romans to life
The ancient Roman city of Pompeii, forever etched in history as a catastrophic tomb, is being re-examined through a new…
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Unlocking Ancient Secrets: Koala Evolution Rewritten by Landmark Genomic Analysis
A groundbreaking genomic analysis is fundamentally reshaping scientific understanding of koala evolution, revealing that these iconic marsupials endured a dramatic…
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An Ancient Anemone’s Unexpected Defense Reveals the Astounding Diversity of Animal Immunity
Scientists have unveiled a previously unknown and surprisingly counterintuitive mechanism by which sea anemones defend themselves against viral invaders, a…
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TWiV 1287: Ancient Herpesviruses and Modern Dementia
This Week in Virology (TWiV) episode 1287, released on January 11, 2026, delves into two significant areas of viral research:…
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Quantum sensor breakthrough could reveal dark matter and ancient gravitational waves
A research team at Imperial College London has successfully demonstrated a pivotal concept in quantum sensing, proving that next-generation detectors…
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Unraveling the Ancient Genetic Tapestry of Our Most Important Crops: A New Era in Evolutionary Genomics Begins
The complex genetic blueprints of many of the world’s most vital food crops are the result of ancient, repeated episodes…
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