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Health The secret to being human may be hidden in our DNA

A Lund University study connects repetitive noncoding DNA with a gene-regulatory pathway that influences developmental timing in human brain organoids.

Health Potatoes may be the secret to better gluten-free, plant-based meat Rebecca Shavit

Health Ancient viral DNA offers clues to why human and chimpanzee brains evolved differently Hannah Shavit-Weiner

Health Researchers find a new way to supercharge the body’s natural antiviral defenses Mac Oliveau

Health This is what 10 minutes of silence can do to the human brain Joseph Shavit

Health The Sardinian village of Bolotana may be a new blue zone for women Rebecca Shavit

Health Scientists discover a bacterial molecule that tricks deadly fungi into starving Joshua Shavit

Health Scientists discover bacteria that sacrifice their own cells for survival Rebecca Shavit

Health Magnetic nanoparticles rewarm and restore function to pig kidneys one year after cryogenic storage Joseph Shavit

Health Smart glasses turn blinks and jaw movements into precise health monitoring Joseph Shavit

Health DNA’s vulnerability to sunlight may explain the complex origins of intelligent life Rebecca Shavit

Space Humans may not have the heart for space travel to Mars Joseph Shavit

Health New molecular camera could revolutionize bladder cancer screening Joshua Shavit

Health Your cat may be doing more for your emotional well-being than you realize Hannah Shavit-Weiner

Health Harvard study finds a single gene extended median lifespan by 14%Joshua Shavit

Health Invisible facial sensors could transform wearable health technology Joseph Shavit

Health Experimental treatment helps some blind patients see objects Mac Oliveau