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Minds are less replicable than physical traits, according to young kids
Less than 200 years ago schizophrenia emerged from a tangle of mental disorders known simply as madness. Today its diagnosis remains shrouded in ambiguity. Psychiatrists may discover that this disorder is not a single syndrome after all but a bundle of overlapping conditions
Mirror neurons distinguish between those we like and those we do not
Researchers have found that cells’ bioelectrical communication steers growth and development. It is hoped that if the code can be learned, manipulating cellular signaling could be used to stave off cancer or even regenerate limbs
More than 10 U.S. departments and agencies that receive federal funding for scientific research will suffer from budget cuts enacted by the federal government on March 1, aka "the sequester"
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Genetic analysis suggests some acne bacteria strains contribute to the skin disease, whereas others fight it
Every cone snail species has easily 1,000 peptides of medical interest, which means cone snails offer millions of research possibilities--but how do you milk a snail?
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When it comes to cultivating genius, talent matters, but motivation may matter more
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