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CDC Reports a Novel Strain of Antibiotic-resistant Meningitis

An analysis of meningococcus isolates from US health departments has identified a novel strain of ciprofloxacin-resistant and beta-lactamase–producing Neisseria meningitidis.
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Study Finds Two Genetic Variants Associated With COVID-19 Susceptibility

A study published in The New England Journal of Medicine has identified two genetic variants associated with COVID-19 respiratory failure.
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Fighting the COVID-19 Pandemic Through Testing

Research labs are racing to develop innovative testing methods and overcome the bottlenecks to more widespread testing, which is crucial to controlling the spread of the disease.
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Human-Specific Gene Causes a Larger Neocortex in Monkeys

Researchers have shown that a human-specific gene causes a larger neocortex in the common marmoset.
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New Light Shone on Inflammatory Cell Death Regulator

Walter and Eliza Hall Institute researchers have made significant advances in understanding the inflammatory cell death regulatory protein MLKL and its role in disease.
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Uncovering the Genetic Basis of Hermaphroditism in Grapes

Plant experts have defined the genetic basis of sex determination in grapevines, one of the oldest and most valuable crops worldwide.
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New Study on Rare 'Split Brain' Patients Sheds Light on Feature of Human Sleep

The research demonstrates for the first time that NREM-sleep slow waves propagate in the human brain through cortical anatomical connections.
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Diet Rich in Antioxidants Reduces Migration-related Stress Response

Birds that consume dietary antioxidants before and during fall migration can reduce the endocrine stress response triggered by long-duration flights, according to a new study.
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Decide Now or Wait for Something Better? Our Decision Standards Will Drop Over Time

A study at the University of Zurich has shown that our standards drop more and more in the course of decision-making.
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The Jennifer Aniston Neuron? Study Backs Existence of "Concept" Neurons

A team of researchers have for the first time theoretically substantiated the existence of concept cells.
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