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Scientists Identify a Plant Molecule That Sops Up Iron-Rich Heme

The peptide is used by legumes to control nitrogen-fixing bacteria; it may also offer leads for treating patients with too much heme in their blood.

New Test May Predict COVID-19 Immunity

The paper test measures the level of neutralizing antibodies in a blood sample and could help people decide what protections they should take against infection.

Design Prevents Buildup of Scar Tissue Around Medical Implantsa

A new device, which doesn’t rely on immunosuppressing drugs, may assist efforts to develop an artificial pancreas to treat diabetes.

Whether Speaking Turkish or Norwegian, the Brain’s Language Network Looks the Same

Studying speakers of 45 languages, neuroscientists found similar patterns of brain activation and language selectivity.

Tissue Model Reveals Key Players in Liver Regeneration

By tracing the steps of liver regrowth, MIT engineers hope to harness the liver’s regenerative abilities to help treat chronic disease.

Three Distinct Brain Circuits in the Thalamus Contribute to Parkinson’s Symptoms

Targeting these circuits could offer a new way to reverse motor dysfunction and depression in Parkinson’s patients.

Early Sound Exposure in the Womb Shapes the Auditory System

Modeling study suggests that the muffled environment in utero primes the brain’s ability to interpret some types of sound.

3 Questions: Daniel Anderson on the Progress Of mRNA Vaccines

Following the successful development of vaccines against Covid-19, scientists hope to deploy mRNA-based therapies to combat many other diseases.

“Spring-Loaded” System Pops Phosphorus into Molecular Rings

An alternative to methods requiring harsh chemical conditions, the reaction offers a new route to making useful phosphorous-containing compounds.