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Biology: Dolphins nourish their skin with coral

Certain dolphins use corals and sponges to self-treat skin problems. This is indicated by the research results of an international research team published in the journal “iScience”. Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops aduncus) have been observed in the Red Sea off the coast of Egypt rubbing and queuing against selected corals and sponges. The scientists examined …

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Biology: Traces of 400 species of insects found in tea

Researchers at the University of Trier have developed a method for extracting and evaluating insect genetic material from dried plants. “We tested commercially available teas and herbs and found DNA from up to 400 different insect species in a single tea bag,” said Junior Professor Henrik Krehenwinkel. When a bee flies to a flower to …

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Survey on the health system: Germans suffer from a lack of doctors – knowledge

According to the survey, doctors and citizens are aware of the growing shortage of personnel in the health sector. (icon image) Photo: imago stock&people/imago stock&people According to one study, Germans generally value their health care system. But when it comes to details, there is a lot of criticism and fear. The lack of doctors is …

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