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  1. Scanning a brain that’s out of tune

    Scientists have scanned the brain of a man who had great difficulty playing a tune and showed that his brain doesn't react normally to music.

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  2. Mutant mice resist morphine’s appeal

    A protein on nerve cells appears to be the key to developing morphine addiction.

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  3. Health & Medicine

    Gene may keep breast cancer at bay

    Scientists have identified a gene that seems to protect against some common breast cancers.

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  4. Tech

    Hidden Costs: It takes much stuff to make one tiny chip

    A new analysis reveals that the production of a single 2-gram microchip requires nearly 2 kilograms of chemicals and fossil fuels.