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How climate shaped bears, dogs, and more
How climate shaped bears, dogs, and more Researchers at the University of Washington studied over 850 carnivoran specimens to understand how climate changes shaped their body shapes. The study found that two major climate transitions, around 34 million years ago and 15-13 million years ago, led to changes in body shape between different carnivoran families. […]
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During hibernation, these lemurs defy cellular aging
During hibernation, these lemurs defy cellular aging Hibernating lemurs can turn back the clock on cellular aging, researchers report. We’re all familiar with the outward signs of aging. But many age-related changes start within our cells, even our DNA, which can wear and tear over time as we get older. Some creatures have come up […]
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