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By Emily Cooke published
Inflammation can be both a superhero and a villain, depending on the context. Rather than eliminating it completely, new treatments are trying to redirect it.

What happens in your body during a fever?
By Emily Cooke published
People often experience fevers when they get sick. But what is going on in your body as your temperature spikes?

Rare clotting effect of early COVID shots finally explained — what could that mean for future vaccines?
By Stephanie Pappas published
Scientists have offered a new explanation for why COVID-19 vaccines that contained adenoviruses carried a rare-but-serious risk of blood clotting.

Why do some people have perfect pitch?
By Emily Cooke published
Only 1 in 10,000 people can recognize musical notes on the spot. Why?

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