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Monarch butterflies in Mexico. These butterflies take off from the ground. During their migration they have been observed flying at speeds of 50 km/h with a good tailwind behind them. They have also been observed at altitudes of over 9,000 feet (3 km) and they have also been seen flying over 500 km of open water. From the series " The Great Migration" of the National Geographic Channel

Researchers have discovered how the brains of monarch butterflies aid in their multigenerational migration

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Pictured: Dr. Beatrice Carno and Michelle Baker-Harpack at the University of Washington infuse a personalized melanoma vaccine into an infusion bag. Photo: Tom Kitchen, University of Washington

Successful clinical trial for a personalized vaccine against melanoma (skin cancer)

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Close-up of the mobile human DNA extraction device [courtesy of the University of Washington]

A new device for immediate extraction of human DNA

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