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Protein Origami: Quick Folders Are The Best

The evolutionary history of proteins shows that fast folding is an important factor in preventing the clumping of proteins and in allowing them to quickly carry out their tasks.

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Diamond Defects Shrink MRI To The Nanoscale

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Tantalizing Glimpses Into A Fragmented Genome

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An Atom Sheds Light On Neutron Stars

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The Effective Collective: Grouping Could Ensure Animals Find Their Way In A Changing Environment
Researchers report that collective intelligence is vital to certain animals’ ability to evaluate and respond to their environment.

Flat Boron By The Numbers
Scientists calculate what it would take to make a new two-dimensional material.

Understanding 'Master Regulator' Genes Could Lead To Better Cancer Treatments
Researchers have identified how two genes work together to make sure chromosomes are distributed properly when cells divide, providing new insights that could contribute to the future development of cancer treatments.

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