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Naked Mole Rats Survive Without Oxygen by Turning Into Plants

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Naked mole rats perform a feat of metabolic magic, according to a new study. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.

Endoplasmic Reticulum: Rough ER vs. Smooth ER

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The part of your cells that helps you recover from a hangover is shaped like a maze of tubes and is made of two parts - the rough endoplasmic reticulum and the smooth endoplasmic reticulum.

Men's Beards Carry More Bacteria Than Dogs' Fur, Study Suggests

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Do men's beards harbor more microbes than a dog's fur does? HowStuffWorks looks at a study that says yes.

That Blob on the Beach Is Sea Pork

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Sea pork is the common name for a tunicate, the ocean's most common invertebrates. Get to know these gelatinous scraps!

How to Maintain a Clean Humidifier

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Winter time often means hauling out the humidifier to improve air quality. But ignoring the cleaning instructions could add to your health problems.

Ancient Rock Arches Sing Songs

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HowStuffWorks learns more about the 'music' made ancient rock arch formations in Utah and other places.

The Great Squirrel Debate: To Feed or Not to Feed?

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There's a raging debate over whether we should feed squirrels. HowStuffWorks looks at the pros and cons.

PCBs Are Killing Killer Whales

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A new study paints a grave future for the killer whale, all because of now-banned PCBs. HowStuffWorks looks at the science behind PCBs killing orcas.

Is there a blood test for depression?

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Depression is difficult to diagnose, but blood testing could prove useful in the future. Learn more about depression blood tests at HowStuffWorks.

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