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Ancient DNA finally solves the mystery of the world’s first pandemic

Ancient DNA finally solves the mystery of the world’s first pandemic

For the first time, researchers have uncovered direct genomic evidence of the bacterium behind the Plague of Justinian — the world’s first recorded pandemic — in the Eastern Mediterranean, where the outbreak was first described nearly 1,500 years ago. The landmark discovery, led by an interdisciplinary team at the University of South Florida and Florida Atlantic University, with collaborators in …

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Common Food Additive Solves Decades-Long Neuroscience Problem

Common Food Additive Solves Decades-Long Neuroscience Problem

Stanford scientists have found an unexpectedly simple way to mass-produce tiny brain-like structures in the lab. This breakthrough could transform how researchers study brain development, disorders, and potential treatments. Credit: Shutterstock A food additive made mass production of brain organoids possible. Researchers can now study development and disease at scale. A cross-disciplinary group of Wu Tsai Neuro researchers working with …

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Video: Golden Retriever Cleverly Solves Stuck Fish Toy Crisis on His Own

Video: Golden Retriever Cleverly Solves Stuck Fish Toy Crisis on His Own

Dogs don’t always goof around. Sometimes, they can also be great problem solvers. To provide the perfect example, this Instagram video shows a Golden Retriever cleverly releasing a stuck fish toy in a swimming pool. The owner seems surprised with the result and mentions in the caption, “We’re in crisis mode.” Golden Retriever successfully retrieves stuck fish toy without owner’s …

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Neurologist solves New York woman’s mystery illness 6 years after her symptoms started

Neurologist solves New York woman’s mystery illness 6 years after her symptoms started

After many years and multiple doctors visits, a New York woman finally has answers to a medical mystery that drastically altered her life.  Maureen Henry, of Rockland County, said she experienced uncontrollable cognitive problems, extreme fatigue, and involuntary face and body tics, but none of her doctors were able to pinpoint the problem until now.  “Living with a mystery illness, …

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OnePlus solves fast dual charging for your phone and watch like no one else

OnePlus solves fast dual charging for your phone and watch like no one else

You can find plenty of 2- and 3-in-1 chargers for the iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. Sadly, your choices are limited in the Android ecosystem, with support confined to popular phones and watches from Samsung and Google. Another problem with most 2- or 3-in-1 chargers is that they are not portable enough to carry while traveling, forcing you to carry …

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