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  1. Health & Medicine

    Antibodies fight Ebola virus in mouse test

    Specially designed antibodies can thwart Ebola virus in mice by binding to a glycoprotein on the surface of virus-infected cells, suggesting a potential treatment for the lethal disease.

    By Nathan Seppa
  2. Materials Science

    Foamy polymers hit goal right on the nose

    Biodegradable polymer foams made with a new technique can act as scaffolds for regenerating tissues that may someday be used as replacement body parts.

    By Corinna Wu
  3. Health & Medicine

    Fused cells hold promise of cancer vaccines

    A vaccine composed of tumor cells fused to immune cells has helped several people survive advanced kidney cancer.

    By John Travis
  4. Earth

    Recent heat may indicate faster warming

    A new analysis of temperature records indicates that global warming may be picking up its pace.