Blood test could predict postpartum depression
JOHNS HOPKINS (US) — Chemical changes in two genes reliably predict if a woman will develop postpartum depression.
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Biology can’t run on genes alone
UC DAVIS (US) — Don’t lose the organism in the excitement over its genes, say biologists, who caution against straying too far from the actual plants, animals, and microorganisms. Read more…
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Cartilage gets bum rap for osteoarthritis
JOHNS HOPKINS (US) — Osteoarthritis, a painful disease thought to be primarily a problem with the cartilage that cushions joints, may actually be caused in large part by the bone underneath. Read more…
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To be perfect, practice isn’t enough
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — There may be more to perfection than a lot of practice, according to a small study of chess players and musicians. Read more…
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Earth & Environment
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Thawing Arctic keeps its grip on carbon
UC SANTA BARBARA (US) — The Arctic has warmed up over the last twenty years, but researchers find that the amount of carbon trapped in the soil remains steady. Read more…
