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Why Antibody Tests Don’t Yet Reveal Coronavirus Immunity
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Can an antibody blood test tell if you are immune to COVID-19?
The Science Behind This Sleight of Hand
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Why this card trick might fool your eyes.
How Viruses Like the Novel Coronavirus Evolve
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The virus likely is not a new entity on Earth, but it is new in humans.
How does CRISPR work?
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CRISPR makes gene editing faster, cheaper, and easier than ever before. Here's how.
Profile: Kevin Esvelt
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Kevin Esvelt's on a mission to eradicate Lyme disease on Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard.
Using Artificial Intelligence to Diagnose Melanoma
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A deep learning system has learned to accurately identify skin cancers in photographs.
Researcher Raises Botflies Under Skin
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"I felt an almost father-child relationship with this organism," the entomologist says.
Six Microbes Living in You
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Microbes colonize our skin, guts, and bodies—but we wouldn’t be ourselves without them.
Profile: Jack Gilbert
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Jack Gilbert studies the effects of the microbiome on the human body and mind.
Moving a Wooden Covered Bridge
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A team scrambles to move a bridge across a rapidly rising creek.
Former Opioid User Discusses Withdrawal and Recovery
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Ben Francis became addicted to opioid painkillers in high school after a soccer injury.
Why Addiction Stigma Stops Patients from Seeking Treatment
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Over 20 million Americans struggle with addiction—and social stigma is partially to blame.
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