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Why Is Pancreatic Cancer So Deadly?

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HowStuffWorks looks at the causes, signs and treatment of pancreatic cancer and why the five-year survival rate is so low.

What can your spit tell you about your DNA?

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Doctors always want your blood, but one day, a health care professional may ask you to open up and say, "Ptooey!" Why? Your spit holds a mother lode of biological information.

How Water Works

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Water is the most essential element to life on Earth. Learn about water, the properties of water and find out how the water cycle operates.

Could we resurrect dinosaurs from fossil embryos?

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You likely heard that paleontologists uncovered a cache of dinosaur embryos, bone fragments and eggshells in China. You also may recall that we've made crazy leaps forward in genetics and genomics. Can we put the two together and create a dinosaur?

10 Superhero Powers of the Animal Kingdom

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The animal kingdom is full of superheroes and superpowers. Read about 10 of the coolest superhero powers in the animal kingdom at HowStuffWorks.

How Sugar Works

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Whether it's providing us with a quick dose of energy or satisfying a sweet tooth, we love sugar. But is sugar a good fuel for us and our cars?

How Sci-fi Doesn't Work

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Learn how sci-fi doesn't work in some popular movies and TV shows.

What Is the Longest Living Animal? From Tortoises to Whales

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Jeanne Louise Calment, who lived to the ripe age of 122, witnessed incredible milestones in human history, from the unveiling of the Eiffel Tower to the advent of the internet. Her long life, spanning well over a century, is a testament to human resilience and longevity.

How Do Bacteria Reproduce?

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Bacteria are both friend and foe to humanity. They cause and cure health problems, make rotting food stink and give sourdough its delicious taste. Find out how these countless tiny microbes accomplish all of this and more.

How does vitamin E benefit skin?

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Ever wonder how vitamin E benefits your skin? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn how vitamin E can benefit your skin.

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