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  1. Anthropology

    In painted caves, ancient human DNA clings to the walls

    Scientists recovered ancient human DNA from cave walls for the first time. Refined, the method could help link prehistoric paintings to their makers.

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  2. Humans

    Who owns your bones?

    Editor in Chief Nancy Shute discusses the history of unethical practices in research on human remains and the progress toward more ethical standards.

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  3. Health & Medicine

    Inside the fight against the parasite Cyclospora

    Parasite-induced cases of explosive diarrhea are sweeping the United States. Containing the outbreak won’t be easy.

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  4. Tech

    No, SpudCells aren’t alive.