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  1. Neuroscience

    Scientists are seeking new strategies to fight multiple sclerosis

    Facing so many unknowns about multiple sclerosis, researchers explore the immune system, the neurons and the gut to fight the disease.

    By Ashley Yeager
  2. Anthropology

    Strong-armed women helped power Europe’s ancient farming revolution

    Intensive manual labor gave ancient farm women arms that female rowers today would envy.

    By Bruce Bower
  3. Health & Medicine

    Testosterone may be one reason why men don’t get asthma as much as women

    Adult women have higher rates of asthma than men, and testosterone’s effect on the immune system may partly explain that difference.

    By Aimee Cunningham
  4. Animals

    Most blue whales are ‘righties,’ except for this one move

    Though many blue whales tend to be “right-handed” when hunting for krill, one specific barrel roll move requires a lefty twist.