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Malaria Heads North

October 17, 2012

Global warming may drive malaria northward in coming years.

October 16, 2012

Over several centuries in Imperial Korea, eunuchs far outlived their non-castrated counterparts.

October 15, 2012

When worker bees and nurse bees switch roles, their brains get a genetic re-boot.

October 12, 2012

Most viruses are actually harmless, and some can even help us stay healthy.

October 11, 2012

Killer whale moms live long past menopause, apparently to support and protect their adult sons.

October 10, 2012

A transparent soil substitute may lead to big strides in plant research.

October 9, 2012

The insulation surrounding nerves develops more quickly in chimpanzees than in humans.

October 8, 2012

A new technique makes it possible to scan a sick newborn's entire genetic code in 50 hours.