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Scientists mapped nearly error-free genomes of a susceptible strain of bed bugs and a superstrain about 20,000 times more resistant… Read More »Study maps bed bug genomes in unprecedented detail to find out why they just don’t die
A new psychological study has shown that when people know they are under surveillance, an automatic response of greater awareness… Read More »The psychological implications of Big Brother’s gaze
Just as a conductor coordinates different instruments in an orchestra to produce a symphony, breathing coordinates brain waves in the… Read More »Breathing coordinates brain rhythms for memory consolidation during sleep
Australian-led research is opening up new ways for immunotherapy to better target cancer. Cancer immunotherapy has revolutionized the treatment of… Read More »Unlocking the potential to better attack cancer with immunotherapy