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Scientists already knew that the proteins first gather into liquid-like droplets before being pulled into fibers.

From Science Daily

Alicia Foster, curator, art historian and novelist, said of John: "Right from being very young she had this idea she would be a great artist and that nothing would stop her."

From BBC

Lang, a major figure in French socialist governments between the 1980s and 2000s, is being investigated for suspected "laundering of tax fraud proceeds".

From BBC

Bremen's losing run, the longest in the German top flight, resulted in coach Horst Steffen being relieved of his duties last week, with Daniel Thioune replacing him.

From Barron's

The league also announced a return to All-Star festivities of the Shooting Stars team skills competition to the lineup after last being contested in 2015.

From Barron's