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Scientists at The University of Manchester have identified the method by which cells control the recycling of molecules, a process that is essential for them to move. The discovery provides ...

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SINGAPORE — An unorthodox anime, Cells At Work personifies the cells of a human body, illustrating their functions as if they are employees in a big company. The second season continues to follow the ...

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