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We summarize the week's science breakthroughs every Thursday.

  1. Life

    Belly bacteria boss the brain

    One type of gut microbe sends antianxiety messages through the vagus nerve, changing the behavior of mice.

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  2. Life

    Genes & Cells

    Lying sea bass labels, marijuana's genome sequenced and more in this week's news.

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  3. Life

    Helping Bats Hold On

    Scientists seek a savior as a deadly fungal pandemic explodes through vulnerable colonies.

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  4. Life

    Genes may explain who gets sick from flu

    People who stay well even after being exposed to the flu have a strong immune reaction to the virus, but in exactly the opposite way as those who get sick.

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  5. Life

    Young elephant struck by idea

    In a test of insight, a 7-year-old pachyderm finds a way to use toy cube to snag a fruity treat hung just out of reach.

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  6. Life

    Life

    Anti-dengue mosquitoes, ancient stallion genes and more in this week's news.

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  7. Health & Medicine

    Studies shed light on Ebola’s M.O.

    New findings reveal a key step in how the deadly virus infects cells — and identify compounds that may thwart it.

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  8. Life

    Lager’s mystery ingredient found

    After scouring the globe, researchers find the missing ancestor of the yeast used to make cold-brewed beer in an unexpected place.

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  9. Life

    Antidepressants show signs of countering Alzheimer’s

    Human brain scans and mice data link serotonin-boosting drugs with reduced plaque density.

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  10. Life

    Butterfly species a master of disguise

    Supergene allows butterfly to mimic several species.

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  11. Life

    Genes & Cells

    A family without fingerprints and the long-term harm of sleep skimping in this week’s news.

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  12. Life

    Life

    Ancient Big Bird, a new marine species and more in this week's news.

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