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The question of whether Earth is alone in harboring life has captivated humanity for millennia. In recent years, scientists have turned to Earth-like planets in other solar systems that may show ...

A walk in the desert and a curious discovery could have revealed that the secrets of alien life grow in the harshest conditions on Earth in the form of lichen.

Lichen from the Mojave Desert has stunned scientists by surviving months of lethal UVC radiation, suggesting life could exist on distant planets orbiting volatile stars. The secret? A microscopic ...

A type of lichen was able to survive extreme UV radiation in the lab, suggesting that ozone protection might not be required for life on exoplanets.

The results of this preliminary study suggest that this mouthwash was a safe and effective therapy for reducing the signs and symptoms of oral lichen planus. However, the therapeutic effectiveness ...

Inhabiting Mars has long been a futuristic fantasy fueled by science fiction. However, successful landings over the past half-century have made this seemingly far-fetched idea increasingly plausible.

Consecutive patients suffering from symptomatic oral lichen planus who sought treatment at the university's dental hospital during 2000–02 were considered for inclusion in this study.

Lichen diversity (LD) results were interpreted in terms of environmental assessment and a relatively low environmental quality was detected. Further comparison to other broadleaf woodlands in Ireland ...

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Bright red hair follicles - Vitamin C deficiency can cause small blood vessels around hair follicles to become fragile and break, leading to tiny bright red spots, known as perifollicular hemorrhage.