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Going to Extremes

Cavefish offer hints about adapting to rapid environmental changes

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Some Like It Hot

Worms may harbor genetic secrets of heat tolerance

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History Lesson

Geneticists comb DNA of “survivor” fish for clues to withstanding climate change

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Drop by Drop

Understanding cells’ liquid compartments could help mop up excess carbon

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Success in Sight

Experimental gene therapy for vision loss condition shows promise in mice

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Long-Term Impact

For severe COVID-19 illness, inpatient rehab helps, functional deficits remain for many

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An Itching Question

Insights at the intersection of the nervous and immune systems point to a culprit behind chronic…

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Stopping Tooth Pain

Researchers discover why cold induces tooth pain, hypersensitivity

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