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Arbiter of Taste: Energy molecule transmits flavor to brain
The energy molecule ATP may play a pivotal role in conveying information about foods' taste to the brain.
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ChemistryMultitasking Miniatures: Tailor-made particles are versatile
A new class of tiny particles fashioned from metal and organic building blocks may lead to novel catalysts and sensors.
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PaleontologyNew View: Fossil offers novel look at an ancient bird
A newly described specimen of an ancient creature that most scientists consider the oldest known bird is posed in a way that provides new viewing angles for several body features.
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Cognition down in apple-shaped seniors
Weight gain around the waist could go hand in hand with decreasing cognitive function as people age.