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Natural selection is unfolding right now in these remote villages in Nepal Physiological traits that help Tibetan women survive at high altitudes are being selected for within the population, meaning they may be becoming more common, new research hints.
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Bird flu could become deadlier if it mixes with seasonal flu viruses, experts warn As of now, 17 states have reported H5N1 bird flu cases in humans, but there is still no evidence for transmission between people. Could that change?
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The case against daylight saving, from a neurologist and sleep expert While that "extra" hour of sunlight in the evenings can be exhilarating, it comes with significant health trade-offs.

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Trigger for deadly neurodegenerative disorder identified

By Emily Cooke published

The discovery of an important enzyme involved in Huntington's disease may pave the way for future treatments to prevent the condition, researchers say.

Neuroscience
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Bird flu could become deadlier if it mixes with seasonal flu viruses, experts warn

By Kamal Nahas published

As of now, 17 states have reported H5N1 bird flu cases in humans, but there is still no evidence for transmission between people. Could that change?

Viruses, Infections & Disease
A young man is shown sat on a couch with a blanket wrapped around him. He is blowing into a tissue.

How to get better faster when you have the flu, according to science

By Emily Cooke published

Experts explain how to shorten a flu infection.

Flu
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Can air purifiers help with asthma?

By Lou Mudge, Anna Gora last updated

Reference We take a closer look to see if using air purifiers helps with asthma.

Reference
Do air purifiers help with allergies? Image shows woman holding tissue to her nose

Do air purifiers help with allergies?

By Kerry Taylor-Smith, Anna Gora last updated

REFERENCE Air purifiers can improve air quality, but do these devices help relieve allergies?

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Watch 1st-ever video of ovulation occurring in real-time

By Emily Cooke published

A new imaging technique enabled scientists to film every step of ovulation as it unfolds in mouse cells.

Fertility, Pregnancy & Birth
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Do air purifiers help with dust?

By Katie Treharne, Anna Gora last updated

REFERENCE Can air purifiers help with dust and dust mite allergies?

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'Wake-up call': Women are more likely than men to die of complications after heart surgery

By Julie Goldenberg published

Complications that arise after surgery are more likely to be underrecognized and undertreated in women than in men, leading to higher death rates, new research suggests. Why?

Heart & Circulation
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How forensic DNA analysis can falsely link people to crime scenes

By Patrick Pester published

Researchers have found that forensic "DNA mixture analysis" is less accurate for certain groups of people with lower genetic diversity, which could falsely link them to crime scenes.

Genetics
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Our brains can understand written sentences in the 'blink of an eye,' study reveals

By Ben Turner published

Language processing happens at speeds significantly faster than it takes to speak one word aloud.

Neuroscience
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