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Genetic analysis reveals history, evolution of an ancient delicacy — morels

CORVALLIS, Ore. — Dinosaurs squashed them with impunity. Thousands of species that lacked culinary appreciation have turned up their noses at them. And a study based on advanced DNA analysis has shown that this shameful indifference went on fo…

Sharks and wolves: Predator, prey interactions similar on land and in oceans

CORVALLIS, Ore. — There may be many similarities between the importance of large predators in marine and terrestrial environments, researchers concluded in a recent study, which examined the interactions between wolves and elk in the United States…