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Life

A look at how monsters form: How the hammerhead gets its hammer

For weeks, you’d be hard pressed to tell if the rapidly growing animal was going to become a chicken, a fish, a frog, or even a human.

Sep 28, 2023

Health

Exercise-mimicking drug sheds weight, boosts muscle activity in mice

A brand-new kind of drug, tested in mice, shows promising new results that could lead to the development of a new weight-loss drug that mimics exercise.

Sep 28, 2023

Health

Antibody Targets Inflammation, Holds Key to Treating Preterm Births and Fatty Liver Disease

A newly developed monoclonal antibody, ALT-100, targets and neutralizes a key protein involved in inflammation, offering potential treatment options for preterm births and fatty liver disease, both of which currently have limited solutions.

Jun 22, 2023

Brain & Behavior

Even when they include them, gifted programs aren't serving Black or low-income kids

After years of criticism for their lack of diversity, programs for high achievers may not be adequately serving their Black and low-income students, a new study shows.

May 11, 2021

Brain & Behavior

A quick morning reflection could make you a better leader -- even if you're not the boss

Starting your day by thinking about what kind of leader you want to be can make you more effective at work, a new study finds.

Apr 7, 2021

Health

Yoga only goes so far: How overhauling patient records can curb physician burnout

Judges don’t do court stenography. CEOs don’t take minutes at meetings. So why do we expect doctors and other health care providers to spend hours recording notes — something experts know contributes to burnout?

Mar 31, 2021