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Early test of new laser-free eye treatment shows promise
In lab experiments, scientists are testing a new way to reshape the cornea and correct impaired vision, but the research faces many hurdles before it could be approved for use in humans.
Rare condition made a woman see people as dragons
A woman sought treatment for hallucinations she'd been experiencing since childhood, in which people's faces would morph into having dragon-like features.
US reports its first New World parasitic screwworm infection in decades
A person in Maryland has been diagnosed with an infection of the flesh-eating New World screwworm. It's the first case in the U.S. in decades.
Scientists uncover 'coils' in DNA that form under pressure
A new study shows that DNA forms coils under stress, not the tangled knots that scientists expected.
First-ever pig-to-human lung transplant attempted in brain-dead person in China
In a first, scientists in China transplanted a lung from a pig into a human so they could see how the host immune system handled the procedure.
'Minibrains' reveal secrets of how key brain cells form in the womb
Miniature models of the brain have revealed a "previously unappreciated" role of microglia, a type of cell found within the organ. The finding could help unpack how disorders such as autism arise.
Whoop MG review — A screenless fitness tracker for performance geeks
Reviews The Whoop MG would be the best sleep and recovery tracker on the market if it were not for its flawed hardware and performance hiccups.
Why do caffeine withdrawal headaches hurt so much?
It's still largely a mystery why caffeine withdrawal causes headaches, but researchers have a few ideas.
