Health and Science
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Could the 'zombie fungus' from 'The Last of Us' exist in real life?
The Explainer Climate change is increasing fungal infections
By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated
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The FDA plans to embrace AI agencywide
In the Spotlight Rumors are swirling about a bespoke AI chatbot being developed for the FDA by OpenAI
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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6 of the scariest spiders in existence
The Explainer These 8-legged critters can cause serious harm
By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated
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The Y chromosome degrades over time and men's health is paying for it
Under the radar The chromosome loss is linked to cancer and Alzheimer's
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Humans heal much slower than other mammals
Speed Read Slower healing may have been an evolutionary trade-off when we shed fur for sweat glands
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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A bacterial toxin could be contributing to the colorectal cancer rise in younger people
Under the radar Most exposure occurs in childhood
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Strep infections are rising in the US
Under the radar The cases have more than doubled in 10 years
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Scientists map miles of wiring in mouse brain
Speed Read Researchers have created the 'largest and most detailed wiring diagram of a mammalian brain to date,' said Nature
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Scientists genetically revive extinct 'dire wolves'
Speed Read A 'de-extinction' company has revived the species made popular by HBO's 'Game of Thrones'
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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What does Health and Human Services do?
The Explainer Cuts will 'dramatically alter' public health in America
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Tuberculosis is seeing a resurgence, and it's only going to get worse
Under the radar The spread of the deadly infection is buoyed by global unrest
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Scientists want to fight malaria by poisoning mosquitoes with human blood
Under the radar Drugging the bugs
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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The strange phenomenon of beard transplants
In The Spotlight Inquiries for the procedure have tripled since 2020, according to one clinician, as prospective patients reportedly seek a more 'masculine' look
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Poor sleep may make you more prone to believing conspiracy theories
Under the radar Catch z's for society
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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