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307 articles-
Why Stress Sparks Hair Loss, According to Mice
Dead hair cells might confuse the immune system and lead to chronic shedding -
This “Cinderella Sense” May Be Tied to More Than 130 Disorders
Researchers give a whiff of why smell matters to health -
Here’s Why Some Insomniacs Can’t Sleep
Downshifting from the noise of the day is easier for some than others -
The Benefits of Social Media Detox
Could a break from the liking, following, and subscribing salve the mental health of young people? -
Mapping Children’s Meltdowns in the Brain
Unique brain activity patterns could help point to treatments for sensory overload -
Harnessing COVID-19 Vaccine Tech to Neutralize Snake Venom
The new approach could limit the damage of snakebites around the world -
Insights from Cheesy Noodles Inform Neurodegenerative Disease Research
A common molecule in sperm cells shows promise for treating Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s -
Kale Isn’t the Superfood You Thought
But a lab-grown sauce can help -
The Science of Your Weed’s Stank
Researchers classified 25 scents that make your weed smell, including skunk, candy, toasted bread, and vomit -
Smelly Socks Make for More Ethical Research
Traps to monitor river blindness spread could replace human volunteers and reduce the disease’s spread
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These Are the THC Derivatives Poised to Go Up In Smoke
A stopgap spending bill just ended the longest US government shutdown ever, and it may decimate a weed-infused segment of the economy
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Easing the Surgical Rehab with Prehab
Can recovery be smoother if we prepare before being wheeled into the OR?
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Fentanyl’s Deadly Recipe
The chemistry behind the synthetic opioid at the center of global trade tensions
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Does This Gene Determine How You Handle Your Booze?
Zebrafish with a particular mutation drink like, well … fish
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What Poop Reveals About Ancient Humans
The parasites found lurking in 1,000-year-old feces give a glimpse into the health and daily life of the past -
The Cure Hiding in a Rotten Eggplant
Bacteriophage therapy’s new renaissance -
Watch My Skeleton Dance for Science
Taking part in a study on low back pain led to some spooky shenanigans -
How a Rare Disease Could Yield a Pandemic Drug
This autoimmune disorder protects those who have it from viruses of all kinds -
Lifetime of Friendships Slows Aging
Social ties are deeply connected to how fast your biological clock ticks