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Genetics

Anti-inflammation genes linked to longer lives

Inflammation-dampening genes fight oxidants and promote longer life spans.

Paleontology

Brontosaurus deserves its name, after all

Brontosaurus belongs in a genus separate from Apatosaurus, a new study proposes.

Neuroscience

Brains may be wired to count calories, make healthy choices

Fruit flies appear to make memories of the calories in the food they eat, an observation that may have implications for weight control in humans.

Animals

Mouse mates with similar personalities start families faster

Among monogamous mound-building mice, the more closely mates match in a tendency toward anxiety, the sooner they start having babies

Planetary Science

Minisatellites could detect dangerous asteroids, researchers propose

Five tiny telescopes orbiting the sun could provide early warning for an Earth-bound asteroid, though other researchers disagree.