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Briefing: New African species confirms evolutionary origin of magic mushrooms
Strategic angle: A long-standing debate about the evolutionary origin of the world's most widely cultivated 'magic mushroom'—Psilocybe cubensis—may now have been settled by scientists from southern Africa and the United States.
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Briefing: Ancient parrot DNA reveals sophisticated, long-distance animal trade network pre-dating the Inca Empire
Strategic angle: New analysis of ancient parrot DNA highlights a complex trade network in pre-Inca times.
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Briefing: Hidden metabolism found operating inside the cell nucleus
Strategic angle: Researchers discover metabolic enzymes linked to human DNA, revealing unique patterns across tissues and cancers.
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Briefing: From carp to crocodilians: Why deliberately introduced freshwater giants may bring hidden risks
Strategic angle: Exploring the ecological consequences of introducing large freshwater species outside their natural habitats.