Health & Medicine
- Health & Medicine
Possible genetic flag for brain cancer
Mutations in IDH genes show up in many brain cancers, but the genes’ role remains unclear.
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- Health & Medicine
Bullies’ brains empathize, but with a twist
Brain imaging studies show teens with aggressive conduct disorder display greater brain activity while viewing video of others in pain.
- Humans
AAAS: Climate-friendly fish
Many intangibles determine how big — or small — the carbon footprint is of that fish you're thinking about eating.
- Health & Medicine
MRSA has its day in the sun
Beachgoers may be exposed to antibiotic-resistant microbe strain in sea and sand, but there appears to be no link to infection.
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- Health & Medicine
Beta-blockers erase emotion of fearful memories
Beta blockers could change the way emotional memories are stored, a finding which could help people suffering from anxiety disorders
- Humans
AAAS: March of the Hungry Penguins
Patagonian penguins have become sentinels of climate change and human impacts on the marine world.
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- Agriculture
AAAS: Stress Can Make Plants More Nutritious
People who aren't veggie lovers might want to seek out types of produce that deliver an especially big nutrient bang for the gram.
- Health & Medicine
Sequencing virus genome to cure the common cold
The genomes of all known common cold viruses have been sequenced, providing new information on how the different strains are related, how they replicate and how to predict their virulence.
- Health & Medicine
Bigger rewards boost tobacco quit rate
Smokers who are offered several hundred dollars are three times as likely to quit as those offered no reward.
