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'Microbes of death' can reveal when a frozen body died, forensic scientists explain
Getting an accurate estimate of when someone died is a critical part of forensic investigations. In extremely cold conditions, molecular biology can provide critical information that the naked eye cannot.
Hospitalized patients with flu need Tamiflu the day they're admitted, CDC says
New research suggests that hospitalized patients with flu who start taking Tamiflu the day they are admitted are 40% less likely to die within a month than those treated just days later.
Scientists 'rejuvenate' the aged eggs of mice — is it possible in people?
Researchers have developed a method of reversing the aging process in mouse egg cells.
New tick-borne virus discovered in China can affect the brain, scientists report
Scientists present evidence of a newly discovered tick-borne virus that can infect humans and potentially invade the brain, in some cases.
Anthrax has killed over 50 animals in Wyoming — what's the risk to people?
At least 50 animals, including cattle and one moose, in Wyoming have died during a recent outbreak of anthrax. However, officials say the current risk to humans is small.
Pollution harms men's fertility, but traffic noise affects women's
The large-scale study linked exposure to air pollution with a higher infertility risk in men, while traffic noise affected women
Scientists invent nanorobots that can repair brain aneurysms
Tiny robots much smaller than blood cells could deliver clot-forming drugs where they're needed most, a study in rabbits suggests. The tech has yet to be tested in humans.
Scientists just made mice 'see-through' using food dye — and humans are next
A common food dye can turn the skin of living mice transparent, but we don't yet know if it'll work in humans.
