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Endosymbiosis is a fascinating biological phenomenon in which an organism lives inside another. Such an unusual relationship is often beneficial for both parties. Even in our bodies, we find remnants ...

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All the kids out there looking to quit the school band may now have the excuse they've been looking for. Playing a used musical instrument, it turns out, may be harmful to your health. A study ...