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Old viruses have new tricks
Invading viruses can trick a cell into turning off its defense mechanisms.
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Antidepressants trim suicide tries
Treating depression with antidepressant drugs reduces the risk of suicide.
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I was surprised to find no mention in this article of the possibility that the decline in suicide attempts might be owed merely to the hope generated by beginning a treatment, rather than the treatment itself. I have known depression sufferers to be nearly euphoric after starting a new treatment. Karen AikenSan Francisco, Calif.
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ComputingVirtual Surgery
Computer simulations of blood flow in the heart allow doctors to test surgical innovations before trying them on patients.