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Obligate Chimerism

Usually, an organism’s cells all carry the same genes. In yellow crazy ants, some cells carry only maternal and others only paternal genetic material. Chimerism can happen by accident in nature but these ants rely on chimerism to exist.

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Science of hugs

The Science of Hugs

Love them or hate them, hugs are part of Western culture. But hugging is not as straightforward as it may seem. Where do your arms go? How long is too long?

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Skype a Scientist

Skype a Scientist

Skype a Scientist has a database of thousands of scientists and helps them connect with classrooms, families, libraries, scout troops, and more all over the globe!

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