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2 months ago

Daily briefing: The mysterious force pushing galaxies apart might be getting weaker

Dark energy may have weakened over billions of years, indicating a change in cosmic expansion dynamics.
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5 months ago

Daily briefing: Skin might have an immune system of its own

The skin seems to be able to produce its own antibodies to keep microbes in check. 'When the immune system sees a friendly bacterium, you would think that it would just give a friendly wave,' says microbiologist Michael Fischbach. However, research finds that in mice, the skin generates antibodies even when other immune components are disabled, showcasing a profound ability to protect against pathogens.
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