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As if sequencing a full human genome wasn't tricky enough, scientists are now attempting to reconstruct our species' genetic ...

A new study published Tuesday in PLOS Biology suggests that mild electrical stimulation can boost arithmetic performance – ...

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Octopuses can taste with their arms, and a new study reveals that specifically, they're tasting chemical cues from microbes ...