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A 110-million-year-old regurgitated mass stored in a Brazilian museum for decades just revealed a completely new species of filter-feeding pterosaur that scientists never expected to find in that region. The discovery shows how prehistoric meals can unlock mysteries that might otherwise remain hidden forever.
Brazilian researchers discovered how pancreatic cancer uses a protein called periostin to invade nerves and spread throughout the body. This breakthrough could lead to new treatments that stop the disease before it becomes deadly.
A chocolate-loving nun who lived to 116, a 107-year-old supermarket worker, and a woman who won her first swim competition at 100 are unlocking secrets to extreme longevity. Brazilian researchers studying 160 centenarians found genetics, not perfect diets or healthcare access, may hold the key to living past 110.