Life
We summarize the week's scientific breakthroughs every Thursday.
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Genes may influence body’s bacteria
Specific DNA variants have been found to be associated with the types of microbes that colonize a person’s body.
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Gene appears linked with a person’s daily rhythms
Variations could play a role in determining time of death, or help shift workers better adapt.
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Culture results when chimps get cracking
Adjacent groups in Africa follow different traditions when it comes to opening nuts.
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Rural life may boost allergy resistance
Country kids had a greater diversity of bacteria associated with increased levels of the anti-inflammatory molecule IL-10.
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Controversial flu research published
One of two papers detailing airborne H5N1 experiments is released.
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California mad cow case no reason for panic
An animal recently diagnosed with the disease had an unusual form unlikely to be passed to humans.
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Tree cricket song has note of variability
Wings’ length, individual segments allow species to produce mating calls in range of frequencies.
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Shot may top acupuncture for pain relief
Carefully placed enzyme injection has a long-lasting effect in mice.
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Bony bacteria
A newly described species of blue-green algae builds hard structures inside its cells.
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DNA tracks ancient Mediterranean farmers to Scandinavia
Modern genetic profile emerged from mating with resident hunter-gatherers, a new study suggests.
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Larvae sustain comb jelly population
Species thrives in Baltic Sea despite never reaching adulthood.
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Albatross forage with fractal-like flight
New data offer support for a modified mathematical pattern in birds’ hunting behavior.
