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New Evidence for the Strange Geometry of Thought
The brain may represent concepts in the same way that it represents space and your location, by using the same neural circuitry for the brain’s “inner GPS.”
Gene Drives Reach Mammals
A new genetic technology that can quickly change entire populations gets broader.
Why the Brain Is So Noisy
The surprising importance of spontaneous order and noise to how we think.
It’s the End of the Gene As We Know It
We are not nearly as determined by our genes as once thought.
What Defines a Stem Cell?
Our cells have more diverse regenerative capabilities than anyone expected.
Iron Is the New Cholesterol
Elevated iron is at the center of a web of disease stretching from cancer to diabetes.
Are There Bacteria in Your Brain?
A surprising new result catches the attention of the neuroscience community.
Herbicide Is What’s for Dinner
How the biggest farming practice you’ve never heard of is changing your food.
