Why gorillas have such small penises: Scientists uncover genetic mutation behind apes’ ‘modest’ 1.1in genitalia – and it could explain why some men are infertile

Male gorillas have the smallest penises of any ape, measuring an average of 1.1 inchesScientists have identified the gene mutation responsible for this adaptation By Shivali The best of Mailonline…

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Throughout the tree of life, “cellular cannibalism” is far more widespread than scientists thought

In addition to competing for resources, living cells actively kill and eat each other. New research into these cell-within-a-cell phenomena shows that they are not limited to cancer cells, but…

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