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An artistic illustration of trees during the carboniferus period
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Are we headed for a sixth mass extinction?

During the carboniferous period(358-272 million years ago), Earth was dominated by giant thick tall trees. For centuries, these trees stood strong with no…

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Monkeys Stole COVID-19 Blood Samples

A group of monkeys made away blood samples of COVID-19 patients in India. This took place in a government owned medical college in…

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What happens when we meet aliens?

The thought of extraterrestrial life generates mixed feelings; excitement and fear among the public. But even scientists have varying views on how human…

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Dendritic cells vaccine role model
Biology

ROLE OF DENDRITIC CELLS IN VACCINE FUNCTION

It is likely that dendritic cells are a key mediator of vaccine function. Dendritic cells activate T-cell responses by capturing, processing and presenting…

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