The Bio-Logic Puzzle

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  1. 3. A type of bird known for its intricate nest building, whose brain structures are analyzed for spatial memory
  2. 6. The complex sugar stored in animal livers and muscles, a crucial energy source for both wildlife and human athletes
  3. 7. The scientific study of insects, many of which are vectors for human diseases like malaria
  4. 8. The protective outer layer of many insects and crustaceans, inspiring lightweight, durable biomedical materials
  5. 10. The medical field focused on diseases common to both humans and animals, such as zoonotic infections
  6. 13. A type of ape whose social structures are studied to understand complex primate behavior and even human disease transmission
  7. 14. The study of animal behavior in their natural habitats, informing conservation and understanding human psychology
  8. 15. The long, slender tail-like appendage of some bacteria, used for movement, and a target for new antibiotics
  9. 17. The process of an animal entering a state of metabolic inactivity during winter, studied for its implications in human organ preservation
  10. 18. The scientific name for the "naked mole rat," an animal resistant to cancer and known for its extreme longevity
  11. 21. The biological term for the "warm-blooded" nature of mammals, crucial for maintaining optimal enzyme function
  12. 23. A group of genetically identical organisms, such as Dolly the sheep, providing insights into reproductive biology
  13. 24. A common term for a young, developing animal, often used in developmental biology research
  14. 25. The name for the earliest stage of embryonic development, studied in animals to understand cell differentiation
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  1. 1. The protein found in red blood cells that transports oxygen, a key target in studies of high-altitude animal adaptations
  2. 2. The collective term for beneficial microorganisms living in an animal's gut, impacting digestion and immunity
  3. 4. The process by which amphibians regenerate lost limbs, a key area of study for human tissue repair
  4. 5. The natural process of programmed cell death, vital for embryonic development and preventing cancer
  5. 9. A common laboratory rodent, whose genetic makeup is easily manipulated for disease modeling
  6. 11. The process by which certain fish adapt to varying salinity, relevant to kidney research
  7. 12. The primary component of spider silk, a protein being engineered for strong, biocompatible medical materials
  8. 16. A type of fish that can survive out of water, providing insights into lung evolution and adaptation
  9. 19. The microscopic infectious agent, often studied in animal models, that causes the common cold
  10. 20. A marsupial with a unique pouch, whose immune system is studied for clues against superbugs
  11. 22. The specialized "electric organ" found in certain fish, inspiring research into bio-batteries
  12. 23. The gene-editing technology, often tested in animal models, derived from bacterial immune systems