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Delete painful memories thanks to genes that remove memory
In a study that seems to be only in sci-fi movies, geneticists believe they have a step closer to the ability to erase obsessive memories.
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Discover how to cure infertility in the brain
New Zealand scientists claim to have discovered ways to develop infertility treatments and help to conceive new types.
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Find a way to help your brain overcome fear in your sleep
How to help the brain get rid of fear, haunted by the painful memories studied by scientists at Northwestern University.
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Using artificial sweeteners does not help lose weight
The study was carried out by scientists from Yale University School of Medicine, led by Professor Ivan de Araujo.
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Found a way to reverse dwarf syndrome
French scientists have achieved initial success in reversing dwarf syndrome.
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Detecting the 'power' of female hormones in the male body
New research on female hormones in male bodies has been published by American scientists.
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Social network abuse may cause temporary memory loss
Continuous use of Facebook and other social networking sites can result in temporary memory loss.
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Napping helps children learn better
Babies who sleep for an hour after lunch will learn better by strengthening the brain.
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There is going to be a vaccine against all flu
Scientists at the Royal College of London (UK) say they are getting closer to the possibility of finding a vaccine to prevent all types of flu.
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Injecting saline water helps treat lower back pain than steroids
Injecting salt water directly into the spine may be more effective in treating lower back pain than steroid injections.
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Simulation of organ system with 3D printing technology
The project aims to build miniature human organ systems to consider how they respond to harmful agents during the experiment, while developing potential treatments.
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Prosthetic leg controlled by thought
After losing his right leg in a motorbike accident four and a half years ago, Zac Vawter was fitted with an artificial leg.
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The blue-skinned man died
Paul Karason, an American man with blue skin like the aliens on film just died, is 62 years old.
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Genetic testing supports prostate cancer treatment
New genetic testing can help doctors more accurately diagnose the progress of prostate cancer.
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Japan: The worse the weather, the more people commit suicide
The number of suicides on railroads in Japan increased sharply after bad weather days, forcing operators to increase surveillance during rainy days.