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Study in Mice Identifies a Type of Cell That Promotes Parental Care

The newly-discovered adrenal cell produces a hormone that is also present in humans.

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The COVID-19 pandemic requires multilateral solutions to contain the current virus and strengthen health systems for future outbreaks.

Three goals for the Biden administration as it seeks to put science-based responses at the center of its policy initiatives.  

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