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Bamboo-Derived microRNAs May Be behind Giant Pandas’ Plant-Based Diet


Giant pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) belong to the order Carnivora, but they mainly feed on bamboo, and their unique dietary adaptability has always been the focus of research.

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