Ancient DNA tests the notion that allergies are due to our dirtier past

An analysis of ancient DNA and modern disease risk suggests some immune genes may reduce allergy risk rather than increase it.An analysis of ancient DNA and modern disease risk suggests some immune genes may reduce allergy risk rather than increase it.  

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In a study, people with gene variants in two genes lost slightly more weight on GLP-1 drugs, but threw up more on Zepbound.In a study, people with gene variants in two genes lost slightly more weight on GLP-1 drugs, but threw up more on Zepbound.  

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In a study, people with gene variants in two genes lost slightly more weight on GLP-1 drugs, but threw up more on Zepbound.

Breath carries clues to gut health

At-home breath tests could reveal insights about gut health, though their ability to assess food intolerances is not yet clear.At-home breath tests could reveal insights about gut health, though their ability to assess food intolerances is not yet clear.  

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At-home breath tests could reveal insights about gut health, though their ability to assess food intolerances is not yet clear.

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Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses the fascinating world of constructed languages, our behind-the-scenes look at a vast science museum collection, and how some mathematicians are embracing AI to check complex proofs.Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses the fascinating world of constructed languages, our behind-the-scenes look at a vast science museum collection, and how some mathematicians are embracing AI to check complex proofs.  

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Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses the fascinating world of constructed languages, our behind-the-scenes look at a vast science museum collection, and how some mathematicians are embracing AI to check complex proofs.

A vaccine for Lyme disease could be on the horizon

The vaccine candidate is the furthest any shot has gotten since the last one was pulled in 2002. Scientists are testing other ways to block infection.The vaccine candidate is the furthest any shot has gotten since the last one was pulled in 2002. Scientists are testing other ways to block infection.  

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The vaccine candidate is the furthest any shot has gotten since the last one was pulled in 2002. Scientists are testing other ways to block infection.

Giant, kraken-like octopuses may have ruled the Cretaceous deep

Some octopuses that lived over 72 million years ago were as long as whales. These huge predators may have been the largest invertebrates ever.Some octopuses that lived over 72 million years ago were as long as whales. These huge predators may have been the largest invertebrates ever.  

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Some octopuses that lived over 72 million years ago were as long as whales. These huge predators may have been the largest invertebrates ever.

Know the legal age to buy tobacco products in the U.S.? Many parents don’t

A study finds that less than half of surveyed parents know the legal age, 21, to buy cigarettes, vapes, nicotine pouches and other tobacco products.A study finds that less than half of surveyed parents know the legal age, 21, to buy cigarettes, vapes, nicotine pouches and other tobacco products.  

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A study finds that less than half of surveyed parents know the legal age, 21, to buy cigarettes, vapes, nicotine pouches and other tobacco products.

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