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The Encyclopedia of Science's Frontier

Author: Ruby Costigan

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Northern elephant seals sleep in a deep diving spiral

Posted on May 25, 2023May 19, 2023 by Ruby Costigan

Scientists tracked the brain activity of northern elephant seals to find out how they sleep. They found the seals sleep only 2 hours per day…

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    Do pregnancy complications increase risk of heart disease?

    Posted on March 13, 2023February 27, 2023 by Ruby Costigan

    Researchers found women who have complications during pregnancy could be at a higher risk of developing heart disease for up to 46 years…

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      Engineering bacteria to fight antibiotic-resistant strains

      Posted on February 16, 2023February 16, 2023 by Ruby Costigan

      Scientists engineered live bacteria to fight other, harmful bacteria that cause lung infections. This could be another way to tackle…

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        New genetic markers for rheumatoid arthritis

        Posted on January 26, 2023February 15, 2023 by Ruby Costigan

        Scientists uncovered new genetic risk factors for rheumatoid arthritis by comparing DNA from people across 5 ancestries. This research could…

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          Human gut microbiota invade urban wildlife

          Posted on January 2, 2023February 15, 2023 by Ruby Costigan

          Scientists have shown urban bird, mammal and reptile microbiomes are similar to those of humans. This is one example of how urbanization is…

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