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Scientists warn the wildlife trade is accelerating dangerous pathogen spread

Wildlife trade facilitates the rapid spread of pathogens, increasing the risk of zoonotic diseases like COVID-19.
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2 weeks ago
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How the wildlife trade boosts the chance of a disease jumping from animals to humans

The wildlife trade significantly increases the risk of zoonotic diseases transmission from animals to humans.
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2 days ago

Little ants groom big ones in a desert spa

Pogonomyrmex barbatus harvester ants have been observed making regular visits to the nests of much smaller ants, which groom these larger visitors. This behavior represents the first known example of mutualism between different ant species, showcasing the intricate social dynamics within ant communities.
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3 weeks ago

Dawkin's paradox: dissecting the body's battle to keep selfish genes in check

Internal conflict is a central feature of organismal biology, influencing development, evolution, and cancer.
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3 weeks ago

These snakes steal poison from their preyhere's how they know they have enough

Red-necked keelback snakes possess a potent toxin derived from the toads they consume, which can cause severe harm to predators like mongooses. The snakes store these toxins in specialized nuchal glands.
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Even After Being Eaten, This Beetle Has Two Ways Out Alive | Defector

The Japanese water scavenger beetle Regimbartia attenuata survives passage through a frog's digestive system and exits alive within minutes to hours.
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2 months ago

Parasitic wasps use tamed virus to castrate caterpillars

A parasitic wasp uses a domesticated virus to kill moth larvae testis cells, effectively castrating its hosts and benefiting wasp reproduction.
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