Humans
We summarize the week's scientific breakthroughs every Thursday.
- Genetics
Genetic variant protects against rash of autoimmune diseases
A natural tweak in the TYK2 protein strikes a balance between weak and overactive immune systems.
- Health & Medicine
Riding roller coasters might help dislodge kidney stones
Researchers took a 3-D printed kidney containing tiny stones and urine for a spin on a roller coaster and found their patients’ stories of kidney stones passing on the ride to have merit.
- Psychology
Learning curve not so smooth
Preschoolers tend to reach a milestone of social thinking after months of fits and starts.
- Paleontology
Picture of primate common ancestor coming into focus
A new family tree analysis predicts behavior of primate common ancestor.
- Genetics
Ancient hookups gave chimps a smidge of bonobo DNA
Genetic evidence suggests bonobos and chimpanzees interbred after becoming separate species.
- Health & Medicine
Training for parents may lessen some autism symptoms in kids
Training parents may help with some autism symptoms, a new study suggests.
- Health & Medicine
Nose cells fix knee cartilage
A small clinical trial suggests that using nose cells to patch knee cartilage could be a viable treatment for injuries.
- Health & Medicine
Nose cells fix knee cartilage in human trial
A small clinical trial suggests that using nose cells to patch knee cartilage could be a viable treatment for injuries.
- Health & Medicine
Screen time guidelines for kids give parents the controls
New recommendations for children’s media use are more nuanced than earlier guidelines, a change that reflects the shifting technology landscape.
- Genetics
DNA data offer evidence of unknown extinct human relative
Melanesians may carry genetic evidence of a previously unknown extinct human relative.
- Health & Medicine
Staph infections still a concern
Scientists have been searching for a vaccine against a deadly microbe for 50 years.
- Health & Medicine
‘Three-parent baby’ boy healthy so far
A baby boy born with donor mitochondrial DNA seems to be healthy, researchers report at a meeting.
