Kin recognition
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A surprisingly large number of organisms have the ability to identify their relatives. Recognition is made through a variety of means, mainly through voices and smell. Several theories on why some organisms have developed this ability are presented.
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1995
Analysis, Kin recognition in animals, Animal kin recognition
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1995
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Carbohydrates in cell recognition
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The discovery that carbohydrates are the chief markers in cell recognition and interaction could lead to the development of new drugs that could end inflammation and infection.
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1993
Research, Innovations, Cover Story, Physiological aspects, Carbohydrates, Pharmaceutical research, Carbohydrates in the body, Cellular recognition
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1993
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