Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel were recognized for their work on light-gated ion channels and optogenetics, a technique that uses tiny lights to…
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Are Babies Conscious?
By pinpointing when it begins in young humans, scientists hope to better understand what consciousness is, and how it arises, in all of us.Read More
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Despite the president’s comments, patients say these medications have been life-changing, and their effectiveness cannot be ignored.Read More
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Small particulates sent up by wildfires are a well-documented health hazard. But recent research finds that ground-level ozone is now on the rise, too.Read More
View More Scientists Warn of Another Unseen Risk From Fire: OzoneDying Patients Are Inundated by Misinformation. My Dad Was One of Them.
Cancer patients are being persuaded to spend tens of thousands on unproven treatments by alternative-medicine clinics.Read More
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Salata Dressings initiated the recall of its Jalapeño Avocado Dressing in August over concerns about possible salmonella contamination.Read More
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This new service promises to help users understand their body better — but it comes with numerous risks.Read More
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Whether you have any of the symptoms or not, there are things you can do to reduce your dementia risk.Read More
View More 6 Physical Symptoms Of Dementia That You Really Should KnowF.D.A. Found Cyclospora During Taylor Farms Inspection in Mexico
The discovery adds strong evidence that the outbreak that sickened thousands over the summer originated in the company’s fields or processing facility in northeastern Mexico.Read…
View More F.D.A. Found Cyclospora During Taylor Farms Inspection in MexicoScientists Untangle the Biology of an ‘Undruggable’ Cancer Gene
Found in 70 percent of cancers, the gene is seen as a grand orchestrator but has been surprisingly difficult to stop.Read More
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