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Life

Airborne transmission of Ebola unlikely, monkey study shows

No evidence found of macaque monkeys passing deadly virus to each other.

Genetics

Debate rages over mouse studies’ relevance to humans

Last year, researchers said rodents are not good mimics of human inflammation; a new study says the reverse.

Astronomy

Gamma rays streaming from stellar explosions stump astronomers

The Fermi satellite detected gamma rays coming from an unexpected source — and astronomers don’t understand what made that possible.

Health & Medicine

Mummies reveal hardened arteries

Mummy studies suggest heart disease is an ancient malady, not just the product of modern diets and sedentary lifestyles.