New research digs into how eye movements and brain activity shape reading comprehension.
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How the Body Makes Effective Antibodies From Chaos
A new study tracking thousands of B cells across more than 100 germinal centers in mice reveals how the immune system consistently produces highly effective antibodies.
A new study tracking thousands of B cells across more than 100 germinal centers in mice reveals how the immune system consistently produces highly effective antibodies.
How Cities Can Fight High Housing Costs
In a Q&A, a researcher digs into how cities can fix their planning systems to address housing crises.
In a Q&A, a researcher digs into how cities can fix their planning systems to address housing crises.
Hiding Who You Are Can Have Real Effects on Your Mental Health
The decision to reveal or conceal a core part of one’s identity may seem like a small, everyday choice, but new research suggests those moments can have meaningful consequences for emotional well-being.
The decision to reveal or conceal a core part of one’s identity may seem like a small, everyday choice, but new research suggests those moments can have meaningful consequences for emotional well-being.
AI Doesn’t Make Writing Easier for Students
A new study upends the idea that AI simplifies writing, showing instead that it raises the cognitive stakes for students.
A new study upends the idea that AI simplifies writing, showing instead that it raises the cognitive stakes for students.
Exercise May Help Protect Older Adults Against Cancer
Scientists have discovered that aging muscle may contribute to cancer growth by releasing fewer extracellular vesicles, tiny particles that cells use to communicate with one another.
Scientists have discovered that aging muscle may contribute to cancer growth by releasing fewer extracellular vesicles, tiny particles that cells use to communicate with one another.
Why Do Traffic Jams Happen?
Whether traffic flows or not depends on more than just the roads, according to a new study.
Whether traffic flows or not depends on more than just the roads, according to a new study.
Team Finds Protein That Could Help Failing Hearts Recover
Researchers have identified a key protein that may help failing hearts regain function, offering new insight into why some hearts recover while others do not.
Researchers have identified a key protein that may help failing hearts regain function, offering new insight into why some hearts recover while others do not.
New System Makes Drinking Water From Ocean Water
A new desalination method produces drinking water from seawater without chemical additives.
A new desalination method produces drinking water from seawater without chemical additives.
Lake Erie Creates ‘Forbidden Soup’ of Potential Toxins
Municipalities and federal agencies monitor US waters for microcystins, a toxin produced by harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie, but a new study shows that the blooms produce a greater range of potentially toxic compounds than previously known.
Municipalities and federal agencies monitor US waters for microcystins, a toxin produced by harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie, but a new study shows that the blooms produce a greater range of potentially toxic compounds than previously known.
Team Finds Brain Circuit That Helps You Switch Gears
A new study shows how the brain abandons outdated strategies and adapts to new rules.
A new study shows how the brain abandons outdated strategies and adapts to new rules.
Brain Wave Patterns Shed Light on How You Make Memories
New research shows distinct patterns in waves of brain activity carry information when forming and recalling memories.
New research shows distinct patterns in waves of brain activity carry information when forming and recalling memories.
1 in 5 New Moms Struggle With Mental Health
Twenty percent of women experience mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, during pregnancy and the first year of parenthood.
Twenty percent of women experience mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, during pregnancy and the first year of parenthood.
Healthy Meal Delivery May Improve Depression Symptoms
Making healthy meals more convenient through meal delivery services could improve depressive symptoms by removing some of the daily burdens that often accompany depression, according to a new study.
Making healthy meals more convenient through meal delivery services could improve depressive symptoms by removing some of the daily burdens that often accompany depression, according to a new study.
Compound in Veggies May Help Repair Gut Damage Caused by HIV
A new study suggests a diet-derived compound could repair gut damage caused by HIV.
A new study suggests a diet-derived compound could repair gut damage caused by HIV.
How to Protect Kids Against Ticks This Summer
An expert has answers for parents and caregivers as children head outdoors during tick season.
An expert has answers for parents and caregivers as children head outdoors during tick season.