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- Life
Rare gene variants linked to ADHD
Missing or added genes cause attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and other disorders, such as autism.
- Space
Atom & Cosmos
Oxygen molecules in space, Earth’s second moon, a mission to Jupiter and more in this week’s news.
- Health & Medicine
Sleep apnea tied to later dementia
Elderly women who have gaps in their breathing at night have a heightened risk of developing cognitive problems, a study finds.
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- Life
Common virus may ride up nose to brain
Almost everyone is infected, but in some people a widespread herpes bug appears to reach the central nervous system by an olfactory route.
- Humans
Taking the measure of a hobbit
Study of fossil skull suggests ancient creature could have been Homo sapiens.
- Chemistry
Molecules/Matter & Energy
One-way light, flexible electricity and plant networks in this week's news
- Earth
Earth/Environment
Ancient monster eruption found, plus balancing sea ice, Bt-resistant beetles and more in this week’s news.
- Life
Bacteria binged on BP oil but didn’t grow
Researchers suspect the spilled crude didn’t provide a balanced diet.
- Life
Genes & Cells
Lung infections, stress effects in the womb and the genetics of stomach cancer in this week’s news.
- Health & Medicine
Body & Brain
Chilled newborns, statin drugs for stroke, effects of mom’s stress and more in this week’s news.
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On the trail of cell navigation
A computerized amoeba might help show the way.
