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Shakib Rahman9 August 2017

Just like replicators on Star Trek, 3D printers can create all kinds of objects. One day, they’ll even be able to print human cells, tissues and organs. What medical processes might this change?

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Damitha Gunathilake1 August 2017

When groups of microorganisms live in communities, they can both cause and solve problems for people.

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Jennifer Payandeh24 July 2017

Scientists can use GWAS results to learn all kinds of things about you from your genes. One day, doctors may even use this information to personalize your medical care.

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Kelly Resmer21 July 2017

From sunburns to skin cancer, there are many ways the sun’s rays can hurt you. Understanding how sunscreen works can help you protect yourself properly.

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Kate MacDonald20 July 2017

When you cut your finger, a complex, three-level system kicks in to make sure you stay healthy and ward off invaders.

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Ekaterina Turlova11 July 2017

In people with synesthesia, stimulating one sense leads to the stimulation of another. Letters might always have a certain colour, or subway stations might have a taste!

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Katherine Kornobis10 July 2017

Drones aren’t just cool little flying machines. They’re also extremely useful in many areas: scientific research, celebrity performances...they might even be able to help farmers grow crops!

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Chapin Korosec4 July 2017

Your cells may be tiny, but they can do some pretty complex tasks to keep you alive. That’s because your cells, like the cells of every living organism, have specialized proteins constantly hard at work.

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Suendues Noori28 June 2017

Chocolate doesn’t necessarily cause acne. And it has some health benefits that might surprise you. It all comes down to understanding what’s in chocolate and how it affects your body.

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Moushumi Nath26 June 2017

If you get seasick, it’s probably because what you see doesn’t match what you feel. So to understand motion sickness, you need to understand how your body senses motion.

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