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Wow, I really cannot believe it has been a year already!!! Daddy's boy is growing big and I can't wait to see what this little guy accomplishes in the future. Watching children grow and mature is such an amazing experience as a father. Gabriel is a very determined, high energy little man (that loves to eat by the way), with an impactful smile that just lights up a room! We are so happy and blessed to have Gabriel Christopher Zion Ruth in our lives. #1yearold #Birthday #DaddysLove #MommysLove #BigSisLove #MyArkansanBoy #DaddyPride

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I had such a wonderful time at my first solo vocal recital! Even though my voice was practically gone (congestion) I received so many wonderful reviews on the performance. Thank God for this opportunity. #music #baritone #baritenor #memory #performance #recital #unforgettable (at Ecclesia College)

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Neither one of them can hang!! #lol #partyof1 #watchparty

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I know I look crazy, but hey its 12:15am and I'm still on the grind in the research lab trying to get it done! #Committed #PhDLife #PhDstudent #Chemist #Chemistry #Biochemistry #ThisIsKickingMyButt (at University of Arkansas)

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You know . . . the lab thing. Just enjoying the fact that I can come to school everyday and without interruption do what intrigues me, research! So blessed!! #Research #Biochemist #biochemistry #biochemistrylab #whitecoat #lovewhatido (at University of Arkansas)

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@kimberly.christina, I'm talking about that Starbucks syrup cream and you know that says ALOT, lol! ;) #MyWife #ThatsAll #Starbucks #Love (at At Home)

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Now this not the best photo, but we came to the Clinton museum and ended up seeing President Clinton right next to were we parked! I really can't believe I was that close to President Clinton! #Awesome (at William J. Clinton Presidential Library)

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Daddy daughter date night with my baby girl! Ice cream and a movie! I can't wait to see Captain America with her! :) #daddysdaughter # daddysgirl #myprincess #LoveMeSomeHer (at Cold Stone Creamery of Fayetteville)

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YES YES YES YES YES!!!! I can officially say I made it through my first year of Chemistry Grad School!! #ThankGod #Going2Bed #Goodness #PHD #phdlife #gradlife #SeeMyFace #LOL (at University Of Arkansas - Fayetteville)

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My baby girl had her first piano recital today! #LoveMusic #DaddysGirl #soproud (at University Of Arkansas - Fayetteville)

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Words can't express how amazing it is to have a sibling that has been where you are and is steady encouraging and pushing you the right way! Thank you @drterranceruth I appreciate all the love and support you give! #phdlife #PHD #phdbrothers

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Someone help this child, he is trying to put me in a chock hold, NOT TODAY! Lol, wild butt at 5 months old. #daddysboy #fathersontime #5months

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Great end to the weekend . . . Dinner! Pork and rice by @kimberlyruthphotography @kimberly.christina, asparagus and baked potatoe by yours truly and sushi from @helloninja (at Hello Ninja)

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I have just been accepted into fitsponsors! So, I will soon be delivering fitness apparel, equpiment, and supplement reviews for the love of fitness via social media! ;) #excited #fitness #fitness4life #letsgo #fitnesssponsor

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In this massive chemistry lecture room to proctor one student. #itgoeson #left #interesting #gradlife (at University Of Arkansas - Fayetteville)

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Now you all know I had to send a shout out to my first ever best friend! The baby of our bunch, @charisjoybeauty !!!! Happy Birthday sis, LOVE YOU! We are all so proud of the woman that you have become! #30 #killinit

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A newly discovered way for cells to die

What does cell death in a worm have to do with the human brain? Turns out, quite a bit.

Some cells are meant to live, and some are meant to die. For example, the linker cell of C. Elegans, a favored model organism for biologists, is among those destined for termination. This cell helps determine the shape of the gonad in male worms–and then it dies, after two days, just as the worms are transitioning from larvae into adults. This programmed cell death is a normal part of the…