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Versatile Bile Acids

January 2, 2020

Could the fat-dissolving bile acids churned out by the liver influence gut immunity?

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Light Reaction

December 20, 2019

Ultraviolet light exposure linked to rare genetic eye disease that causes vision loss

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Cracking the Fever-Autism Mystery

December 18, 2019

Why does fever alleviate autism symptoms?

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Primary Care Declines in America

December 16, 2019

First national study tracking primary care use over last decade raises concern

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Spinning Inequality

December 16, 2019

Male scientists more likely than female colleagues to use language framing their research findings…

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Deficient Findings

December 13, 2019

High doses of vitamin D for critically ill patients yield minimal benefit

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Missed Opportunities

December 12, 2019

Many children traveling abroad fail to get vaccinated before departure

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Herpes' Achilles' Heel

December 11, 2019

Experiments pinpoint weak spot that can make the virus susceptible to gene editing

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Another Role for Neurons

December 6, 2019
These neurons don't merely detect Salmonella, they actively defend the body against it
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Reversing Hearing Loss

December 6, 2019

Reprogramming enables regeneration of inner-ear cells

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The Sophisticated Cell

December 5, 2019
Video: Can a single cell be sophisticated enough to "change its mind"?
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Who's That Girl?

December 5, 2019

Study explores the effects of culture in shaping men’s and women’s ability to recognize faces

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