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1M ago
Parasitic horsehair worms evolved to control their praying mantis hosts by stealing their genes (horizontal gene transfer).
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2M ago
Researchers have developed an autonomous method for handling error correction in quantum computing. This will help quantum computers maintain their advantages over standard computers.
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2M ago
This laser melting ice core sampler can determine temperature changes thousands of years ago on very fine timescale.
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3M ago
Scientists discover gut bacteria that reduce insulin resistance in your body and sugar in your poo.
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3M ago
Researchers discover the mechanism through which places associated with negative experiences are burned into our memories.
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4M ago
Cold-resistant stem cells from "deep torpor" mice are a big step toward understanding why tissue survives hibernation.
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4M ago
Joshua Johansen from RIKEN CBS explains emotional memory, what his lab is doing, and what makes a good researcher.
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4M ago
The free energy principle predicted how real neural connections changed as neurons “learned” in a dish.
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4M ago
A new approach to attacking fungi involves inhibiting a gene needed for making fatty acids.
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5M ago
A simple chemical reaction allows hydrogen-carrying ammonia to be stored and retrieved cheaply and easily.
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