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NIH isolates new antibody which neutralizes 98% of HIV strains in lab trials

We're getting closer to a cure.

The seat of consciousness might lie in two brain regions. Stimulating them could wake up patients from coma

Scientists zero in on the biological components and mechanisms that give rise to consciousness.

Experiment proves beyond a doubt that Goffin's cockatoos deliberately craft and use tools

Maybe change their name to cockatools now?

Vampires might be on to something: blood from young humans rejuvenates old mice

It's the plot of a dark vampire movie.

The measles vaccine saved over 20,000,000 lives since 2,000

Vaccines save lives.

Teenage binge drinking can affect the brain of your future offspring

Your drinking could even affect the future generation.

Molecules on your mobile phone say a lot about your lifestyle

Everything you touch leaves behind a trace.

UK red squirrels found to be leprosy bacteria carrier in new study

You're pretty safe unless one coughs on you.

Rats tickled past squeaking point to identify the brain's "tickle center"

Their videos should used to identify my brain's "awww" center.

Science shows that the 'sixth sense' may be more than just a feeling

When senses evolve.

Scientists show how a high-protein diet can help you lose weight

Several studies have previously indicated that a high-protein diet can help you lose weight - now researchers believe they know how.

Bio-engineered Arctic apples coming soon to a supermarket near you

A Canadian biotechnology company has modified apples to resist browning for a longer time.

Smoking one pack a day causes your lung cells' DNA to mutate 150 times every year

It's not just your lungs either.

In 2014, the Ebola virus mutated to infect people more efficiently

Viruses are mutating and adapting to the human body.

Chain-smoking robot lights up 12 cigarettes like a gatling gun for science

The real-life Bender could be a life saver.

Wild cats' brains evolve to a different tune than those of primates, study finds

Same organ, different needs.

New thought framework could help psychologists understand mental illness

All that day-dreaming might be working in your favor.

Arousal makes us more confident in what we perceive, study finds

Stressed, excited, or scared -- our brain kicks perception up a notch when we're aroused.

A snake with the largest venom glands and known as the 'killer of killers' might help us make the best painkillers

You often have to look in peculiar (and dangerous) places for innovation.

Support gets you to start working out but competition powers you to the end, study finds

Some pretty impressive results for team competition.

Study finds how to predict which brains respond to placebo treatments

One sugar pill can take away your pain -- if you've got the brain for it.

Experimental male birth control seems to work, but the side effects are pretty nasty

The shots were 97% effective but were not very pleasant to handle.

Here's why chocolate and red wine give some people migraines

Hint: it's not the blood pressure.

Genetic study finds AIDS first appeared in the U.S. in 1970, clears the name of 'Patient 0'

Almost 24 years after his death, the most villainized patient in US history clears his name.

New gene-editing technology successfully cures genetic disorder in mice - and it's not CRISPR

Researchers using a new genetic technique have successfully cured a genetic blood disorder in living mice, unlocking new possibilities for genetic editing.

Harvard pushes the boundaries and fully 3-D prints a heart-on-a-chip device

The new printing technique could be very useful for long-term medical studies.

Europeans picked up a customized immune system by having sex with Neanderthals

"Is that a more pronounced inflammatory response or are you just happy to see me?"

'Java genes' explain why coffee doesn't work for some people

If coffee doesn't work for you, you might have different genes from everyone else.

Some parasitic plants can steal genes then use them against their hosts

That's not very nice.

New device enables you to grow your own food from plant cells

If you want to grow some food from scratch... you need Finnish researchers.

Synthetic alcohol comes will all the benefits of regular alcohol, only without hangover

You can get drunk without having to deal with dry mouth, nausea, and headaches, says a British researcher.

Scientists think they have a good drug target to prevent Alzheimer's

It would be like taking drugs that lower cholesterol, researchers say.

Study finds viewing selfies on social media can make you miserable or jolly -- depending on how you see yourself

Seriously, why are selfies a thing?

Two million years ago, Homo habilis was right handed

Hand preference is still something we don't understand that well, but at least we've got a better timeframe now.

Mismatching foods can make for a better meal

Are we having spaghetti? OK, then I'd like some spring rolls to go with that.

Interbreeding with Neanderthals gave us some good genes, but also diseases

We're still finding the fruits of this interspecies love affair.

The depressing state of American mental health: 20 percent of the population suffering from mental illness, but only half get treatment

Depressing news.

Scientists used brain stimulation to shut off the self-control center

Just a little electricity can change how you make any choice.

Portable smartphone laboratory can detect cancer with 99% accuracy

This tiny thing can analyze 8 samples at once.

Study ranks 63 countries by empathy, Ecuador tops the list

How nice are your neighbours?

Just days in the mountains can improve your blood for months

Just a few hours in the mountains can significantly change your bloodstream

Gut bacteria can aid recovery from spinal cord injury, researchers find

Your gut bacteria may be more important than we thought.

Ancient fish solves one of your childhood mysteries about teeth

A tale of milk teeth and ancient fish.

How Inhouse EMG Testing Can Improve A Medical Practice

Spectacular advances in medical science are changing the world as we know it.

Epinephrine pill might break the EpiPen scandal and give patients their first valid alternative

A simple solution to bypass all the red tape and get where it's needed -- patients.

Tasmanian devil milk might be the secret weapon against superbugs we've been waiting for

Watch out, bugs, the devil's out for ya!

Doctors Without Borders just refused a 1-million-vaccine donation from Pfizer, and this is probably a good thing

Doctors Without Borders has a strong message for giant pharma company Pfizer.

Startup designs cast that heals bones, lets you scratch

No more pens stuck in your arm's cast.

Higgs Boson physicist develops a fertility app to replace the pill. It's 99.5% effective

Safe sex, no pregnancy, and an app. My kind of technology.

Marilize Legajuana: most Americans support lifting cannabis ban. Only a decade ago the reverse was true

It's high time we made pot legal, say most Americans.

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