science
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Memory B cell marker predicts long-lived antibody response to flu vaccine
Memory B cells play a critical role to provide long-term immunity after a vaccination or infection. Researchers have now described a distinct and...
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Copper artifacts unearth new cultural connections in southern Africa
Chemical and isotopic analysis of artifacts from southern Africa called copper ingots reveals new cultural connections among people living in the...
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Babies or beauty? Ancient origin of how female butterflies invest
When resources are scarce, most animals have to choose. A new study reveals an ancient origin to how female butterflies invest.
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Towards reducing biodiversity loss in fragmented habitats
By combining lab experiments and mathematical modelling, researchers have found a way to predict the movement of species that could guide...
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How the brain's 'internal compass' works
Scientists have gained new insights into the part of the brain that gives us a sense of direction, by tracking neural activity with the latest...
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Is bone health linked to brain health?
People who have low bone density may have an increased risk of developing dementia compared to people who have higher bone density. The study does...
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Hidden 'super spreaders' spur dengue fever transmission
For mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue fever, the abundance of the insects in places where people gather has long served as the main barometer...
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Geoscientists shed a light on life's evolution 800 million years ago
Is nitrate responsible for algae, flowers, and even your neighbors? A team of geoscientists have unearthed evidence that may indicate yes.
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Researchers create artificial enzyme for fast detection of disease-related hormone in sweat
Researchers have developed a handheld sensor that tests perspiration for cortisol and provides results in eight minutes, a key advance in...
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Sea otters killed by unusual parasite strain
An unusually severe form of toxoplasmosis killed four sea otters and could pose a threat to other marine wildlife and humans, finds a new study.
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Sweets change our brain
Chocolate bars, chips and fries - why can't we just ignore them in the supermarket? Researchers have now shown that foods with a high fat and sugar...
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Ludwig von Beethoven's genome sheds light on chronic health problems and cause of death
In 1802, Ludwig van Beethoven asked his brothers to request that his doctor, J.A. Schmidt, describe his malady -- his progressive hearing loss --...