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When your mind goes 'blank,' your brain activity resembles deep sleep, scans reveal
By Roberta McLain published
Neuroscientists think moments of "mind blanking" could be a way for the brain to protect itself.

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By Anna Gora published
Deals Take your spin class performance to the next level with these excellent Peloton Altos Cycling Shoes, now up to 52% off at Amazon.

Scientists reveal how viruses hidden in our DNA control our genes
By Ben Turner published
A new study has revealed that "junk DNA" descended from ancient viruses could play a key role in controlling genes.

Warm and cool temperatures travel on completely different paths to the brain
By Perri Thaler published
Researchers have mapped out the neural pathway that humans use to perceive cool temperatures and found that it's separate from the one for sensing heat.

Caffeine may help bacteria resist antibiotics, study finds
By Clarissa Brincat published
A laboratory experiment suggests caffeine may boost E. coli’s antibiotic resistance. However, whether this discovery applies to real-world infections in people is not yet known.

How the battle between viruses and bacteria could help us beat superbugs
By Franklin Nobrega published
The viruses that kill bacteria may be our best bet against antibiotic resistance — if we can understand how they win.

Experimental HIV vaccines show promise in early safety test
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Several vaccines for HIV have been tested in animal studies and an early safety trial in people, showing promising results in both.

Teen at Yellowstone suffers severe burns after ground breaks over scalding thermal pond
By Sascha Pare published
A 17-year-old badly burned his foot and ankle on Monday (July 28) while hiking off trail near the Lone Star Geyser, Yellowstone National Park representatives said.
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