The answer for how life began to evolve on Earth has been philosophized for thousands of years. However, a robust scientific explanation has remained illusory. Here, author Max Cabaj describes a recent study in which researchers have identified from meteorites a diverse set of pyrimidines and purines, two critical structural components of nucleic acids.
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Whether or not neurogenesis occurs in adult humans has been debated for decades. In this article, Xinyue Chen details the challenges researchers face to obtain evidence either supporting or refuting the notion of adult neurogenesis, as well as the scientific and medical potential that would come with proof of its existence.
Read MoreThe Link Between Chronic Stress and Hair Loss Explained
In this video, Claire Everett and Xinyue Chen illustrate at the molecular level how chronic stress can induce hair loss.
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