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Modeling Study Examines Survival Prospects of Mirror-Image MicrobesNew Scientist
science4 days ago

Modeling Study Examines Survival Prospects of Mirror-Image Microbes

A computer-model study concludes that mirror-image bacteria would face major nutritional and ecological barriers outside laboratories. Other researchers who study mirror life say the models may underestimate risks and call for revisions to the paper.

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Brazilian Researcher Arrested for Allegedly Removing Virus Samples from Biosafety Labapp.buzzsumo.com
science45 days ago

Brazilian Researcher Arrested for Allegedly Removing Virus Samples from Biosafety Lab

Brazil's federal police arrested a virologist at the State University of Campinas for allegedly taking virus samples from a high-security lab. The samples, including chikungunya and dengue, were recovered and deemed safe by authorities. The incident has raised questions in the vi…

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