The extinction of large animals from tropical forests could make climate change worse. New research reveals that a decline in fruit-eating animals such as large primates, tapirs and toucans could have a knock-on effect for tree species and carbon capture.

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Daims et al. discover a bacterium that is capable of complete nitrifaction

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Team reprograms social behavior in carpenter ants using epigenetic drugs

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Bioactive Glass Reduces Decay in Tooth Cavity Fillings

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