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 Y chromosome degrades over time and men's health is paying for itUnder 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 mammalsSpeed 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 peopleUnder the radar Most exposure occurs in childhood
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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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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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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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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