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Mapping 3,000 dangerous bacteria genes
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Mapping 3,000 dangerous bacteria genes

Reuters on June 6 reported that researchers are working hard to better understand some of the world's most dangerous diseases and find ways to fight them.

December 17, 2018
Why do strawberries have seeds outside?
Biology

Why do strawberries have seeds outside?

The red flesh pulp of the strawberry is actually a fake fruit bulging out from the flower base, which actually contains seeds outside the surface.

December 17, 2018