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Scientists are trying to build a vaccine that works against almost any respiratory pathogen — here's how close they are. -
'Eventually, it becomes you': Inventors of new 'living' knee replacement describe why this tech is desperately needed and how it works2 Comments -
AI-written code can beat humans at biomedical analysis, some studies find. What does that mean for the field?
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Best running shoes for supination 2026: Find the perfect fit for your feetBuyers guide These are the best running shoes you can buy in every category, from New Balance 1080 v15 and Asics Megablast to Brooks Glycerin 23.
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Endometriosis messes with the immune system and causes 'ripple effects across the body'Two researchers explain how endometriosis drives a whole body immune response due to inflammation, urging the medical community to see it as a whole-body issue.
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A gut microbe linked to the Mediterranean diet boosts muscle strength in miceResearchers are exploring the prospect of using gut bacteria to boost muscle strength, after zeroing in on a microbe that does this in mice
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Why does cannabis give people 'the munchies'?A researcher explains how your body processes the THC from cannabis, resulting in "the munchies."
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Synesthesia isn't just in your mind. The body reacts as if the colors were real.Pupil size in people with synesthesia changed depending on how bright or dark the perceived colors were.
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Brain aging results from a loss of control over how genes are regulated, mouse study suggestsAging may "erase" the epigenetic markers that control gene expression in the brain, and this may create a snowball effect.
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A cross tattoo on a man's neck disappeared — killing his skin as it did soA man's neck tattoo triggered a reaction so rare that it was only the second recorded case.
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Viruses in the gut may help prevent blood sugar spikes, mouse study hintsIntestinal viruses can activate immune cells that regulate carbohydrate metabolism, highlighting an overlooked role of the gut virome, a study in mice finds.
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A gene carried by 99% of humanity raises Alzheimer's risk dramatically. Could gene therapy correct it?New research suggests that a single gene may play an outsize role in developing Alzheimer's, which suggests gene therapy for the condition could reach many people.
