TB’s Unexpected Journey
Marine mammals brought tuberculosis to South Americans from Africa more than 1000 years ago.
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Ear-Heart Connection
Could the key to a person’s heart health be through her ears?
Elderly Sleep
Insomnia in older adults is due to a failure in brain circuitry.
Chinese Internet Censorship
A study tests the limits of China’s internet freedoms.
Richard III’s Diet
Isotope analysis is revealing what English King Richard III ate and drank.
Getting by Girls
In today’s economy, average students may face growing challenges.
Terminator Fish
The red lionfish is hunting small reef fish to local extinctions.
Bacteria vs. Tumors
Scientists demonstrate that “biosurgery” using bacteria can shrink tumors in dogs and humans.
Brain & Behavior Roundup
Marijuana may adversely affect brain development in young users.
Face-Repairing Foam
A foam-like polymer could help repair bone defects in the face.