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  1. Neuroscience

    To unravel autism’s mysteries, one neuroscientist looks at the developing brain

    Autism researcher Kevin Pelphrey focuses on understanding signs of the disorder in the developing brain, which could shed light on the condition.

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  2. Animals

    In cadaver caves, baby beetles grow better with parental goo

    A dead mouse — with the right microbial treatment from beetle parents — becomes a much better nursery than your average carcass.

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  3. Genetics

    Genealogy databases could reveal the identity of most Americans

    Keeping your DNA private is getting harder.

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  4. Health & Medicine

    Hundreds of dietary supplements are tainted with potentially harmful drugs

    Most dietary supplements tainted with pharmaceutical drugs were marketed for sexual enhancement, weight loss or muscle building.