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Li Zhao explores the unexpected emergence of de novo genes, shedding light on their crucial function in adaptation and ...

For decades, scientists believed Prochlorococcus, the smallest and most abundant phytoplankton on Earth, would thrive in a ...

The quest for extraterrestrial life remains a cornerstone of space exploration. In a groundbreaking revelation, NASA has ...

A new synthetic lifeform, often referred to as “mirror life,” has recently emerged as a potential risk to humankind. With its ...

Daphnia pulex (a.k.a. the water flea) is a microscopic crustacean whose unique reproduction habits make it the perfect ...

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Scientists write papers to share their results – and gain prestige and advance their careers. In this competitive field, ...

Structural reconstruction of thousands of ancient nitrogenases through Earth’s history uncovers architectural constraints that shaped their evolution under global environmental transitions.

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