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Your Mother’s Cells May Still Be Living in Your Body — Science Calls It Microchimerism
The placenta was once thought of as a wall between mother and baby. It turns out to be more like a two-way border crossing, and some of the travelers stay for life. What Is Microchimerism? Microchimerism is the presence of a small number of cells from another genetically distinct individual inside a person’s body. The…
Disabled dog abandoned with a bag of diapers and a note
Adopting a dog with special needs isn’t the right choice for every household, but for the right family it can be deeply rewarding. Lunita’s story shows both sides: a difficult start, a rescue that took people across borders, and a final chapter filled with love. This is her story as shared by the people who…
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Woman who stabbed and killed her ‘stupid’ dog she adopted avoids jail by blaming PTSD
A judge called the case “egregious” cruelty, but handed down a community order because of the defendant’s mental health. What Happened to Celine Victoria Lodge, 33, from Bournemouth…
Tiny kitten survives 15-minute ride in car’s engine bay in Malta and finds a new home
A driver heard a tiny cry coming from somewhere near his dashboard. It was coming from under the hood. A Meow From Under the Hood Maltese driver Dylan…
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Burnt Noah’s Ark remains found buried 30 feet underground
A team hunting for the biblical Ark says its drill brought up burned timber from deep inside a boat-shaped hill. Geologists remain…
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Expert says these are the foods Americans should keep at home if war breaks out
Power outages, storms, supply disruptions and other emergencies can leave households without easy access to groceries. Having a basic stock of shelf-stable…
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