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1. Common Plant Chemical Linked to Widespread Organ Damage in Aquatic Animals
   Laboratory studies link pyrogallol exposure to cellular and organ-level damage in aquatic species, while its environmental prevalence remains poorly understood. A chemical produced naturally by plants can also reach waterways through wastewater, industrial activity, and the decomposition of organic material. Pyrogallol has been used for many years, yet its potential impact on aquatic ecosystems has [...]
2. Scientists Discover a Hidden Baobab Species in Madagascar
   Genetic analysis has revealed a distinct baobab species in Madagascar, potentially changing how two threatened tree populations are conserved. In Madagascar, some baobab trees that appeared to belong to the same species were hiding a deeper genetic difference. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have now recognized Adansonia bozy as a distinct species found only [...]
3. Dogs and Humans May Share a Surprising Biological Secret to Longevity
   Dogs and humans may share surprisingly similar metabolic signatures linked to lifespan. New research from the Dog Aging Project suggests that dogs and humans share some of the same biological patterns linked to lifespan. The finding could help scientists better understand how aging works in both species. In a study recently published in The Journals [...]
4. Scientists Find a Hidden Biological Link Across Different Forms of Autism
   Researchers have identified shared biological changes across different genetic forms of autism, despite the disorder’s extensive genetic diversity. Hundreds of genes have been associated with autism, but scientists still do not fully understand the molecular and cellular processes that drive the condition. A new study published in Nature, led by Gaia Novarino at the Institute [...]
5. Scientists Discover a 3.7-Billion-Year-Old Secret of Early Life
   Ancient microbes appear to have used molybdenum as far back as 3.7 billion years ago, despite the metal being scarce in Earth’s early oceans. Scientists funded by NASA have found that organisms living on Earth more than 3 billion years ago were already using molybdenum, even though the metal was extremely rare in the environment [...]