An astonishing genetic discovery.

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How is this happening?

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This could help a lot of people.

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A potential treatment for millions.

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What went on here?

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Pets could affect mood in ways scientists didn't expect.

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A social sync.

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An "exciting hypothesis".

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A potentially big step forward.

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There's a price to pay.

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"These fossils finally close that chapter."

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Compound 10 might be another way to attack the disease.

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We're not as random as we think.

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We never knew about this.

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So what does it mean to be unconscious?

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A serious warning sign.

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Those affected may not even realize.

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Not to be messed with.

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More isn't necessarily better.

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This could be a major discovery.

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