Predicting Side Effects
Computer scientists have developed a mathematical model to predict a drug’s side-effects before they …
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Spider Brains
Some spiders' brains are so big they spill over into their legs.
The Oldest Oldies
Some of the first sound recordings ever made are finally being heard again.
Video Game Brains
Violent video games can affect brain activity well after the games are over.
Collecting & Hoarding
A listener asks why some people become collectors and hoarders.
Eye-Witness Accuracy
Tracking witnesses’ eye movements may help reveal what they’ve really seen.
Old Brains
Preserved brains from the early 20th century may shed light on mental illness.
Starving Fat Cells
A drug that cuts of the blood supply to fat cells resulted in significant weight loss in obese …
Wasp Face Processing
Paper wasps, which can recognize each other, seem to process faces in ways similar to humans.
Placebos & Pain
Can the placebo effect be harnessed to help people with chronic pain?
Building With Viruses
Researchers have turned viruses into molecular building blocks.
Rice Blood Protein
Scientists in China and North America have produced human blood protein from genetically modified …