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Neuroscience

Pain curbs sex drive in females, but not males

When in pain, female mice’s interest in sex takes a hit but males still want to mate.

Neuroscience

Poor slumber is bad for young flies’ brains

A child's sleep deprivation could alter brain development and adult behavior, a study of fruit flies suggests.

Genetics

Gene activity sets humans apart from extinct hominids

Differences in gene activity caused by DNA methylation distinguish modern people from Neandertals and Denisovans.

Astronomy

Earth-sized planet found in star’s habitable zone

Astronomers have found a potentially habitable Earth-sized planet around a cool red star.