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Antidepressants vary widely in their physical side effects
Different people may benefit from some antidepressants over others, depending on their…
Climate change is making trees grow larger in the Amazon rainforest
The average size of trees in the Amazon rainforest has been steadily…
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Rapamycin may extend lifespans by protecting against DNA damage
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Weird microbial partnership shows how complex life may have evolved
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DNA analysis reveals West African ancestry in early medieval England
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Steadfast lifestyle changes seem best to improve cognitive decline
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