Killer whales show a softer side, sharing food with people
They're known as "killer whales," but orcas have a surprisingly soft and even generous side.
Jul 13, 2025
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Eukaryota: News and Research on Mammals
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How diverse brain cells reach a decision together
Every decision begins invisibly. Long before someone acts, the brain is already hard at work gathering evidence, weighing options, and gradually committing to a choice. But even when faced with the same evidence, people can ...
Jun 25, 2025
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The US hasn't seen a human bird flu case in 3 months. Experts are wondering why
Health officials are making a renewed call for vigilance against bird flu, but some experts are puzzling over why reports of new human cases have stopped.
May 19, 2025
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3 in 4 meth users relapse—outcomes could improve if treatments considered the drug's effect on impulsive behavior
Methamphetamine is New Zealand's most harmful illicit drug and wastewater testing shows its use and availability are on the rise.
Apr 16, 2025
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Hantavirus caused 3 recent deaths in California: What to know about the virus
Three people in Mammoth Lakes died recently after contracting hantavirus, the same infection that killed Gene Hackman's wife Betsy Arakawa earlier this year. The cases have heightened concerns among public health officials ...
Apr 11, 2025
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Guinea pigs offer new model for studying early embryonic development
Studying the early development of human embryos is challenging due to ethical constraints and technical difficulties. Therefore, animal models are often used to understand the biological processes that govern embryo development ...
Apr 4, 2025
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The 'lab-leak origin' of COVID-19: Fact or fiction?
In a January 24 interview with the far-right-wing outlet Breitbart News, newly appointed CIA director John Ratcliffe stated that assessing intelligence on a potential Wuhan lab leak was a top priority. The following day, ...
Feb 25, 2025
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Bird flu found in rats for first time, USDA confirms
For the first time, bird flu has been detected in rats, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed, according to a recent report.
Feb 24, 2025
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Raw pet food recalled after bird flu sickens, then kills two cats
Two indoor cats in Oregon were euthanized after contracting bird flu, leading to a recall of raw pet food sold in both Oregon and Washington, health officials have announced.
Feb 20, 2025
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First transgenic primate model created for hepatitis B research
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have developed the first transgenic nonhuman primate model—genetically modified to carry a human gene—for studying hepatitis B virus. The breakthrough could lead to the development ...
Feb 13, 2025
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