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Bacteria, this spud’s for you
A compound in potato extracts stops bacteria from sticking to their targeted cells.
By John Travis -
Viral enzyme tackles strep throat
An enzyme from viruses that chew up bacteria may be a new kind of antibiotic.
By John Travis -
Pelvic infection tied to bacterial gene
A newly discovered gene may explain why some gonorrheal infections turn even more serious.
By John Travis -
Neural-learning ventures
Sets of neurons may modify their activity in several ways to facilitate a basic type of learning.
By Bruce Bower -
Dancing with feeling
Indian classical dance provides a new way for scientists to explore cross-cultural understanding of emotions.