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  1. Health & Medicine

    Prenatal surgery may be preferable for spina bifida

    Performing an operation preterm shows better results against the neural tube defect than waiting until the baby is born, but there are trade-offs, a new study shows.

    By Nathan Seppa
  2. Life

    Small part of brain itching for a fight

    A cluster of cells compels aggressive behavior in mice.

    By Laura Sanders
  3. Life

    Buried microbes coax energy from rock

    In experiments, microorganisms can stimulate minerals to produce hydrogen, a key fuel for growth in a thriving subterranean world.

    By Alexandra Witze
  4. Humans

    Adaptive no more

    A potential benefit in prehistoric lean times, genetic variant may increase risk of gestational diabetes today.