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A new ‘biomimetic’ model of brain circuits and function at multiple scales produced naturalistic dynamics and learning, and ...

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Animal intelligence takes many forms and often defies human expectations. Some species solve problems, communicate complex ...

With copper-blue blood prized by modern medicine and a body plan older than dinosaurs, the horseshoe crab reveals how ancient ...

With smart DMPK strategies, cross-domain collaboration, and strong CDMO support, companies are pushing past the challenges of ...

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