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New menstrual pad device tracks period blood for signs of disease
By Rachel Somerstein published
Scientists are developing a new device that fits inside a menstrual pad and checks for "biomarkers" of disease in period blood.

Black widow spider's venom poisoned a woman through her eyeball
By Mindy Weisberger published
A woman went to the emergency room after getting bits of a venomous spider in her eye.

Star-shaped brain cells may underpin the brain's massive memory storage
By Manuela Callari published
A new machine learning model shows that star-shaped brain cells may be responsible for the brain's memory capacity, and someday, it could inspire advances in AI and Alzheimer's research.

HIV/AIDS: Facts about the viral infection that attacks the immune system
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Learn how HIV spreads, how it affects the body and what treatments are available.

New study raises big questions about taurine as anti-aging supplement
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Some studies suggested that declining levels of taurine, an amino acid, might be a key driver of aging. But a new study defies that idea.

Race and genetics do not line up well, new study confirms
By Elisabeth Mahase published
A new study finds the genetic backgrounds of people in the U.S. are "highly complex" and may differ from their self-defined racial or ethnic groups.

'Rubber paw illusion': Mice can 'sense' artificial limbs, just as humans do
By Jennifer Zieba published
Scientists have introduced a new laboratory model that could help them study how artificial limbs can be better designed.

Electronic face 'tattoos' could measure your mental strain at work
By RJ Mackenzie published
A disposable, electronic "tattoo" that measures mental workload could be used to enhance safety in high-pressure jobs, researchers say.
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