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By Nicoletta Lanese published
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By Emily Cooke published
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Tinder, Hinge lawsuit raises question: Can dating apps be considered addictive?
By Stephanie Pappas published
Researchers say that regardless of whether they qualify as "addictive," dating apps are designed to keep you swiping.
What causes tinnitus, and can it be treated?
By Kamal Nahas published
That ringing that only you can hear can become really bothersome if it persists. Here's what triggers tinnitus, plus how you can manage the condition.
Mini model of human embryonic brain and spinal cord grown in lab
By Emily Cooke published
The new organoids were grown in the lab for up to 40 days, and they mimicked the central nervous system of an 11-week-old human embryo.
Why don't people have tails?
By Mindy Weisberger last updated
Scientists recently found that a so-called jumping gene may have jumped ship millions of years ago, and taken our tails with it.
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