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Sometimes It's All In Your Genes
Have you ever been told to tuck your
pants into your socks before frolicking in
the meadow? Or have you ever had to do a
"tick check" when you get back? Have you
ever wondered what was so dangerous about
ticks? Ticks are small creatures that belong
to the same family as spiders... Read more

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The world is full of people who discover things — big things, little things, mysterious things. While the rest of us eat breakfast or go to class or IM, scientists do science.

Teams of people may work for months or years to advance a piece of knowledge; they depend on the people who came before; they help the people who come later.

What A Year! highlights a breakthrough each month and gives some information about the people behind it. You can learn what's going on in your scientific back yard, and to dig a lot deeper if you want.

Have a great year!
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