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Discovered in 2004, this cellular sacrifice expels white blood cells' own genetic material to trap pathogens before they overwhelm the body.
Animals
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With over 450 million years of history, this relative of spiders has an ultrasensitive immune mechanism that saves thousands of human lives every day.
Health and wellness
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For decades it was believed to exist only in babies, but in adults this special tissue acts as a biological boiler that burns calories and protects against diabetes.
Science and technology
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The science of these tiny structures is transforming medicine, energy, and displays with their unique ability to emit light.
Science and technology
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Biomedical engineers are transforming nature's strongest fiber into the neural interface of the future, opening doors to mind-controlled prosthetics and revolutionary treatments.
Science and technology
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Beyond genetics, these micromachines offer a new frontier for environmental monitoring and biomedicine.
Science and technology
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The surprising ability of asexual reproduction in the sea