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How Schizophrenia Resembles the Aging Brain
The search for schizophrenia’s biological basis reveals an unexpected link to cellular changes seen in aging brains.
by Ann Thomas
Did Milk Build the Mongol Empire?
Ancient dental plaque points to the historical significance of dairy culture on the Eurasian Steppe.
by Jonathan Shaw
Cornering COVID-19
A serological test may reveal the COVID-19 virus’s weaknesses—and expose its strategic decoys.
by Bennett McIntosh
The Brain-Behavior Link
Researchers hope to tease out the effects of breeding and training on dog brain structure.
by Jonathan Shaw
The Extinction of the Press?
If the press is essential to democracy, what can be done to save news organizations?
by Erin O'Donnell
Butterfly Wings in a New Light
A study reveals new dimensions to their function and beauty.
by Bennett McIntosh
Linking Lifestyle to Stem Cells
Exercise attenuates stem cell production of pro-inflammatory white blood cells.
by Jonathan Shaw
The Risks of Homeschooling
Elizabeth Bartholet highlights risks when parents have 24/7 authoritarian control over their children.
by Erin O'Donnell
Frontiers...
Activity tracking to identify the at-risk elderly, and China’s offshore windfarm potential
by Jonathan Shaw
Air Pollution’s Systemic Effects
Researchers studying 95 million Medicare records find new fine-particle impacts in the blood, gut, skin, kidneys, and other organs.
by Jonathan Shaw
Legitimate Leadership?
The right to rule depends not only on the way power is gained, but how it is wielded.
by John A. Griffin