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A worm's brain was uploaded to a hard drive and put to the test -- without a single line of code

The distinction between brain and computer has never been blurrier.

Loud noises are bad for your heart -- and your cells

More and more evidence suggests that chronic noise causes cardiovascular diseases.

Among fruits and vegetables, bananas are the biggest waste culprits

We, as consumers, are also at blame.

Augmented Reality could soon help surgeons 'see' through the skin

From Pokemon Go to the operating room.

Study shows what happens in the brain when you bungee jump -- and what this means for free will

A story of bungee jumping, electrical currents, and free will.

Scientists heal wounds without scarring

Researchers found a way to heal wounds without scarring via insertion of hair follicles into the wound.

Meditation may not make you a better person after all

There are still plenty of science-backed reasons to meditate anyway. It's just that 'becoming a better person' isn't one of them.

Scientists develop new Alzheimer's blood test for early signs

The new blood test uses the immunoprecipitation with mass spectrometry technique, which deploys antibodies to bind and identify proteins.

Conspiracy theories and anti-vaccine sentiments go hand-in-hand

Somehow not very surprising.

Study proves muscle memory happens on a genetic level

Sometimes, it's like the body is acting without you.

Capitalism has coopted the language of food – costing the world millions of meals

Things could be much better.

Researchers pinpoint the brain's anxiety centers

Anxiety is useful, to an extent, but sometimes it can overflow, with devastating consequences.

New cancer vaccine successfully eliminates tumors in mice

This could be BIG.

We owe the shape of our jaws, at least in part, to our ancestors' love of cheese

Cheese -- it literally made your bones what they are.

Cosmonaut blood reveals that our immune systems grind to a halt in space

This is definitely Not Good™.

Our brains resemble those of our friends, new research shows

Friends think alike.

New study shows what the most nutritious plant-based milk is

All the plant-based options had fewer calories than cow milk.

Miami launches bacteria-infected mosquitoes to fight Zika virus

If infected male mosquitoes mate with non-infected females, the eggs will not hatch.

Scientists discover how Giardia causes one of the world's most common gastric diseases

Giardia uses proteins that are like Trojan Horses for the gut, tricking cells to open up.

Marijuana Scientists Are Getting High Wages

By the year 2020, it is predicted the marijuana science industry will be employing about 300,000 individuals.

Humans got a brain upgrade less than 200,000 years ago, and it made us what we are today

The brain changes and the skull follows.

Google's Doodle celebrates the Canadian neurosurgeon who treated epilepsy with the help of a toasty hallucination

Google honors a medical genius who helped countless people with their seizures.

Psychedelic mushrooms boost love for nature and dislike for authoritarianism, study suggests

The secret to fighting illiberalism may be to get everybody trippin'. Well, if it's for the greater good, I guess we'll just have to do it.

Even a single cigarette a day can be devastating for your health

Even one cigarette a day is still one too many.

Junk food could be taxed like cigarettes or alcohol, researchers find

A tax on junk food could be a solution to the nation's obesity problem.

Eating curry long-term improves both your memory and your mood, new study concludes

Bon Appétit!

Our feelings determine how we hug others, study shows

Hugs are an expression of intimacy, universal in human communities and communication.

Brain disease that plagues football players is caused by repeated head injuries, rather than concussions

You don't need to suffer concussions to get CTE, which mainly affects athletes who receive repeated head trauma.

Scientists inch closer to having a universal cancer blood test

This could be a game changer.

The reason why 200,000 endangered saiga antelopes suddenly dropped dead

It's a tragedy that is almost impossible to prevent.

The UK appoints a Minister of Loneliness

Loneliness is a serious problem and an important health risk. It's good to see it receiving more and more attention.

That new contraceptive app might not work as well as expected

Whoops!

Being too social can shorten your lifespan -- if you're a marmot

The opposite is actually true for humans. Having close friends and family extends our lifespan.

The genome of the first African in Iceland has been reconstructed, without any physical remains

He lived 200 years ago.

DNA study shows 4,000 year-old mummies are half brothers

The Two Brothers turned out to be, in fact, brothers. But it wasn't an easy feat.

Mysterious 16th-century Mexican Megadeath pathogen discovered

Scientists believe Salmonella enterica is to blame.

Fleas and lice from humans, rather than rats, were likely responsible for spreading the Black Plague

New research seems to vindicate rats as the harbingers of one of the deadliest diseases in history.

British surfers are more prone to be antibiotic resistant bacteria carriers

A new study shows that surfers are three times more likely to harbor very resistant types of E. coli. 

Here's why you should never hold in a sneeze

Doctors warn people not to hold sneezes in, as it can have potentially devastating consequences.

The brain might trick most people into thinking they're thinner than they actually are

We tend to average past experience, which might make a couple recent extra pounds seem like nothing.

Gene mutation doesn't make women diagnosed with breast cancer more likely to die

A gene mutation that makes it likely for women to develop breast cancer doesn't actually make the disease worse.

Tips for Staying Healthy as You Age

Simple things can make a big difference.

Duo of neural networks get within a pixel of reading our mind and re-creating what's there

Extremely cool, extremely worrying.

Other people can tell that you are sick from seeing your face

They can tell only 2 hours after infection.

Fluffy robot duck plans to befriend and comfort children with cancer

...I want one too.

Ever wondered if you have a drinking problem? This online, science-based tool can help

If you think you might have a problem, you'll want to read on.

Almost 2 out of 3 people who try smoking develop a daily habit

A global study suggests that 69% of the people who tried smoking became daily smokers, even if temporary.

Scientists grow functioning human muscles from skin cells

The new method doesn't rely on donor muscle tissue unlike previous methods.

Ibuprofen long-term use linked to infertility in men

The most common painkiller in the world can cause trouble in men when taken for more than two weeks.

Constant physical exercise reverses damage done to the heart by aging and sedentary lifestyle

The secret is to exercise five times a week in a diversified way.

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