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  1. Psychology

    Some fights vanish in plain sight

    People engrossed in a task frequently overlook the seemingly obvious, such as a loud brawl.

    By Bruce Bower
  2. Life

    Loophole found in genetic traffic laws

    In a violation of textbook biology, a modified RNA component can cause the cell's protein-making machinery to run genetic stop signs.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  3. Chemistry

    Dino proteins could have been sheltered

    An analysis of collagen structure finds protective pockets, backing up claims of preserved tissue finds.

    By Rachel Ehrenberg
  4. Life

    Ketamine’s antidepressant effect explained

    A potential fast-acting treatment boosts the brain chemical BDNF, which may be lacking in depression.