Public Health
Chemicals Linked to Health Hazards Are Common in Household Dust
Two studies highlight overlooked ways that we are being exposed to indoor and outdoor pollution
Stories by Beth Skwarecki
Health
Cystic Fibrosis Might Be 2 Diseases
The sister disease affects the pancreas and other organs, while leaving the lungs alone
The Sciences
Where Do Baby Sea Turtles Go?
Tracking the transatlantic journey of young sea turtles reveals surprises
Mind
Prions Help Preserve Memories
An infamous protein helps to explain how memory works
Health
Microbial Signature of Crohn's Disease Revealed
Gut bacteria may offer the key to diagnosing and treating this debilitating disorder
Biology
Sea Turtles' "Lost Years" Transatlantic Journey Mapped for First Time
Researchers' stick-to-it-iveness, along with advice from a manicurist lead to radio tags that tracked baby loggerheads across the Atlantic without hindering them
Mind
Prions Are Key to Preserving Long-Term Memories
The famed protein chain reaction that made mad cow disease a terror may be involved in helping to ensure that our recollections don't fade
Health
Cells' Fiery Suicide in HIV Provides New Treatment Hope
Most T cells are not killed by the HIV virus itself, but by the body’s defense mechanism. Stopping this process could prevent a patient’s progression to AIDS
