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From a photo of a tick biting flesh to a closeup of a kidney stone, the 18 winners of the 2014 Wellcome Image Awards highlight objects we don't usually see
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Using sounds from "donors," scientists are constructing personalized voices for those who can't speak
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New research says our olfactory system is far more sensitive than we thought
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The research into the relationship between quick thinking and methodical reasoning could take some time to decipher
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A researcher says a certain strain of gut bacteria can enhance brain power—but some critics aren't sold
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The vaunted big data project falls victim to periodic tweaks in Google's own search algorithms
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Lactose tolerance spread throughout Africa along human pastoral migration routes, say scientists
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The winners of this year's Intel Science Talent Search take on flu vaccines, stem cells and tools for diagnosing cancer
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Inventors say a new device can detect irregularities and even intervene before heart attacks turn deadly
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Say goodbye to lengthy blood work. A new lab called Theranos says its method is faster, more accurate and much less painful
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New research shows that the instruments could be a vector for bacterial infections—a concern, as they're infrequently sterilized
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New fMRI research shows that dogs' brains are specially equipped to process human voices, and respond differently based on our emotions
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Research tells us that isolation is an ineffective rehabilitation strategy and leaves lasting psychological damage
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Cortisol, a natural hormone, has been found to rise during times of market volatility and make people more risk-averse
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Science tells us that taking most vitamins is worthless—but a few buck the trend
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Anna Dumitriu combines bacteria and textile design to explore our relationship with microorganisms
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THC appears to increase our sensitivity to scents and flavors by using naturally occurring neural networks to convince the brain that it's starving
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Brit Hugh Turvey adds his artistic touch to x-rays of suitcases, old shirts and a host of other subjects
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Water is all you need to replenish after a workout
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The BBC/Masterpiece sleuth employs a memory technique invented by the ancient Greeks
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