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Pizzeria mishap left at least 85 people intoxicated with THC after infused oil used for dough
In 2024, an odd outbreak of THC intoxication hit more than 80 people in Wisconsin after a pizzeria accidentally used oil infused with the psychoactive ingredient.
Memories aren't static in the brain — they 'drift' over time
A new mouse study of spatial memory suggests that the brain's representation of places "drifts" over time.
Why is heart cancer so rare?
Studying why heart cells are less likely to become cancerous can provide clues to improving heart regeneration and treatments for heart disease.
Raw milk carrying Salmonella sickened 170 people in 5 states, mainly kids
A new report authored by California health officials describes a raw-milk-related outbreak of Salmonella that sickened dozens in 2023 and 2024.
Scientists gave mice flu vaccines by flossing their tiny teeth — and it worked
In a proof-of-concept study, scientists have shown that flossing your teeth could be a way to deliver vaccinations that protect you against viruses.
Best-ever map of the human genome reveals 'hidden' regions of DNA
In a pair of papers, scientists greatly expanded our catalog of known genomic variation among humans.
Rare semen allergy may have caused woman's infertility
A woman and her partner had been trying to conceive for some time. It turned out that a rare allergy may have been hindering their attempts.
Male birth control pill passes early safety test, with more trials underway
An experimental birth control pill for males works by blocking sperm production, and it just passed its first safety test in humans.
