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Who Knew Tumors Have Their Own Microbiomes?

Carl Zimmer New York Times
New research reveals that cancer is rife with bacteria and fungi — a rich ecosystem that scientists say offers new possibilities for the detection and even the treatment of cancer

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Exploring the Deep Mystery of Life's Origins

An evolutionary biochemist at University College London explores the mystery of how life evolved on Earth. His hypothesis illuminates the outsized role that energy may have played in shaping evolution.

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