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Newly discovered viruses reveal an evolutionary missing link
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Researchers at the University of Miami have identified a group of previously unknown viruses that bridge an evolutionary gap between viruses and cellular protein compartments, a discovery with implications for both biotechnology and scientists' understanding of the origins of lif
Researchers at the University of Miami have identified a group of previously unknown viruses that bridge an evolutionary gap between viruses and cellular protein compartments, a discovery with implications for both biotechnology and scientists' understanding of the origins of life.
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Imperial woodpecker returns to life as a detailed digital specimen
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Nearly half of reef-building coral species face higher risk of extinction
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