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161 genetic factors for myopia identified
Myopia, also known as short-sightedness or near-sightedness, is the most common disorder affecting the eyesight and…
Five new species of snail-sucking snakes discovered
New research has uncovered five new species of snakes in Ecuador and Peru with peculiar dining…
Increased helmet use in alpine sports fails to reduce risk of traumatic brain injury
A new study confirms that helmets are generally effective in protecting skiers and snowboarders from head…
Dads often earn more, even if they’re not harder workers
When it comes to earning potential, it pays to be a dad, new research suggests. The…
3D imaging and computer modeling capture breast duct development
Working with hundreds of time-lapse videos of mouse tissue, a team of biologists joined up with…
Dust clouds can explain puzzling features of active galactic nuclei
Many large galaxies have a bright central region called an active galactic nucleus, powered by matter…
Neuroscientists locate neurons in brain that respond when a target is found
Researchers have discovered the neurons that activate when a person finds an item they are looking…
New type of photosynthesis discovered
The discovery changes our understanding of the basic mechanism of photosynthesis and should rewrite the textbooks.…
Distant moons may harbor life
Researchers have identified more than 100 giant planets that potentially host moons capable of supporting life.…