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How the Internet of cells has biologists buzzing

Networks of nanotubes may allow cells to share everything from infections and cancer to dementia-linked proteins.

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High-energy cosmic rays come from outside our Galaxy
Giant observatory announces long-awaited result.
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Jellyfish caught snoozing give clues to origin of sleep
The brainless marine creatures are the simplest organisms known to seek slumber.

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United Kingdom sees dip in European research applications after Brexit vote
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Fossilized poo reveals that vegetarian dinosaurs had a taste for crabs
Ancient crustaceans in dino dung from Utah illuminate herbivores’ broad diet.
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CRISPR used to peer into human embryos' first days
Gene-edited embryos enable researchers to unpick role of a crucial gene, with more studies likely to follow.
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Sexual competition among ducks wreaks havoc on penis size
When forced to compete for mates, some birds develop longer penises and others almost nothing at all.
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Snow leopards, ancient zero and Cassini’s big finish
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Sharks can live a lot longer than researchers realized
Errors in past studies could undermine conservation plans.

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Historical data: Hidden in the past
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