Health and Science
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Scientists map miles of wiring in mouse brainSpeed 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 worseUnder 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 bloodUnder the radar Drugging the bugs
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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The strange phenomenon of beard transplantsIn 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 theoriesUnder the radar Catch z's for society
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Have we reached 'peak cognition'?The Explainer Evidence mounts that our ability to reason, concentrate and problem-solve is in decline
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Hot to get older: extreme heat can make people age fasterUnder the radar New research shows warming temperatures can affect biological age
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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RFK Jr. offers alternative remedies as measles spreadsSpeed Read Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. makes unsupported claims about containing the spread as vaccine skepticism grows
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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There is a 'third state' between life and deathUnder the radar Cells can develop new abilities after their source organism dies
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Mennonites in the spotlight over Texas measles outbreakUnder the Radar Close-knit religious community claims it has been made a scapegoat for wider issue of anti-vax sentiment in rural West Texas
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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What is cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome?The Explainer The illness is sending some chronic marijuana users to emergency care for painful persistent vomiting
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Last updated
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How Trump's executive orders are threatening scientific researchIn the spotlight Agencies are purging important health information
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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