Mutations in the TMEM106B gene significantly increases a person's risk of frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD), the…
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Flu simulations suggest pandemics more likely in spring, early summer
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Brain training can improve our understanding of speech in noisy places
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Ancient DNA offers new view on saber-toothed cats’ past
Researchers who've analyzed the complete mitochondrial genomes from ancient samples representing two species of saber-toothed cats…
Gut bacteria from wild mice boost health in lab mice
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H7N9 influenza is both lethal and transmissible in animal model for flu
In 2013, an influenza virus began circulating among poultry in China. It caused several waves of…
Liquid metal discovery ushers in new wave of chemistry and electronics
Researchers use liquid metal to create atom-thick 2-D never before seen in nature. The research could…
Study shows how nerves drive prostate cancer
Certain nerves sustain prostate cancer growth by triggering a switch that causes tumor vessels to proliferate,…
Brain takes seconds to switch modes during tasks
The brain rapidly switches between operational modes in response to tasks and what is replayed can…