Bidens science adviser, COVID reinfections and vaccine tests

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We Have Neanderthals to Thank for These Genetic Traits

Although only a small fraction of the modern genome is Neanderthal in nature, archaic man's contribution is still profound in surprising ways. Read more at Psychology Today

Solving the child malnutrition puzzle

Why alarming stunting levels coexist with economic growth in many states in India
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Adoption Used to Be Hush-Hush. This Book Amplifies the Human Toll.

In American Baby, Gabrielle Glaser unravels family secrets and considers the motivations that wove them into American life in the first place. Read more at New York Times

Learn Genetics Quickly With This Simple (and Sweet) Gummy Bear Experiment

Learn Genetics Quickly With This Simple (and Sweet) Gummy Bear Experiment How did you eat gummy bears when you were a kid? As youngsters, many of us made Frankenstein-esque creations from different colors of the sweet treats. What was once a fun snack time ac Read more at My Modern Met

Red yeast from deep-sea sediment shows anticancer and antibacterial properties

Numerous natural products are awaiting discovery in all kinds of natural habitats. Especially microorganisms such as bacteria or fungi are able to produce diverse natural products with high biomedical application potential in particular as antibiotics and ant Read more at Phys.Org

Proteins unspool DNA so cells can take on unique properties

Biologists have long wondered how complex organisms contain a variety of dramatically different types of cells with specialized functions, even though all of those cells are genetically identical. Read more at Phys.Org

Dermatologists debunk 9 skincare myths and reveal how to get and keep healthy-looking skin

Everyone's skin is different and requires an individual routine. Dermatologists do recommend wearing SPF daily and eating a healthy diet.
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How anxious rats can tap into their inner chill rats: A lab lesson for professionals

In the workplace, most of us can classify ourselves as anxious rats or chill rats.
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New AI Framework May Accelerate Novel Therapeutics

A new machine learning framework for genomics insights of DNA-binding may help speed up precision medicine and the development of novel treatments. Read more at Psychology Today

DIY Coffee Under Eye Cream Recipe (to Perk Up Tired Eyes)

Coffee doesnt just have to perk up your morning, it can also perk up tired eyes! Infused with real coffee, this coffee under eye cream features nourishing antioxidants, butters, and oils. What Causes Dark Circles Under the Eyes? Before we go about fixing a p Read more at Wellnessmama.com

4 Signs of Aging In Men That You Should Be Aware Of

Lets face it, guys: getting old isnt easy. Whether youre just entering your 40s or youre in the middle of your retirement years, you know that your body doesnt look or function the same way it did 5, 10, 20, or even 30 years ago. However, the first ste Read more at The Good Men Project

Breathing life into the corpse flower

In botanic gardens, the lineage of a famously smelly plant is threatened. Can a new collaborative program save it?
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ADiTx Therapeutics, Celsion leads healthcare gainers; Obalon Therapeutics, Cancer Genetics among major losers

Gainers:ADiTx Therapeutics ADTX+63%,Celsion (NASDAQ:CLSN) +58%; Losers:Obalon Therapeutics (OBLN) -25%, Cancer Genetics (CGIX) -24%
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You know what would make our universities collapse?

If all the faculty announced that were only going to work 10 hour days, and we dont work on weekends anymore. Boom, done. Wed have to hire lots of new faculty and our administrators would all faint and the state government would denounce us all as socialis Read more at Freethoughtblogs.com

MARA, RIOT, FCEL among premarket losers

Cancer Genetics (NASDAQ:CGIX) -18%.Obalon Therapeutics (NASDAQ:OBLN) -17%.Adamis Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ADMP) -17%.Marathon Patent Group (NASDAQ:MARA)-11%as Bitcoin crumbles despite good... Read more at Seeking Alpha

Coronavirus: Will COVID-19 vaccines be less effective for people suffering from obesity? - Times of India

Obesity, considered to be a big risk factor for COVID-19 may also make vaccines less effective, as many researchers believe. We explain why
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Ten computer codes that transformed science

From Fortran to arXiv.org, these advances in programming and platforms sent biology, climate science and physics into warp speed.
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