Cholesterol Roundup
Despite its reputation, cholesterol may be useful for treating several medical conditions.
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Sharing Kids
New research suggests that young children understand the concept of fairness, but desire gets in the …
Off-Road Robots
Inspired by animals, researchers have created robots that can traverse sand.
Fairy Circles
Mysterious “fairy circles” on African plains are caused by termites, which destroy patches of grass …
Reviving Extinct Species
Using frozen DNA, researchers have created early-stage embryos of an extinct frog.
Psychology Roundup
A new study suggests that mindfulness training can help people stay focused on tasks.
Highly Observant Robots
New robots are learning how to handle objects by watching humans.
Remote Blood Testing
Researchers have developed an implantable blood testing sensor that can monitor blood glucose levels …
Down Syndrome Protein
Deficiency in a key protein may strongly contribute to cognitive impairments in Down Syndrome.
Mummy Heart Disease
Mummies from a variety of different cultures show signs of heart disease.
Microbe Roundup
Fighting disease involves maintaining the healthy populations of microbes that live inside us.
Fragile X Neurons
Fragile X Syndrome, a leading genetic cause of intellectual impairments, may actually result from …