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This breakthrough reshapes our understanding of the genetic origins of stem cells, offering a new perspective on the evolutionary ties between animals and their ancient single-celled relatives.

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But his ideas that animals are conscious in the same way humans are have long been shunned. Until now. "There is no fundamental difference between man and animals in their ability to feel pleasure ...

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