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How Babies Pay Attention Is Shaped By Their Culture

The way that 24-month-olds pay attention to objects and actions of people around them is influenced by the culture and communities they grow up in.

World’s Largest Autism Dataset Now Online

The world's largest collection of autism-related genomic data is now accessible in the cloud, thanks to a partnership between Simons Foundation and WuXi NextCODE.

Tai Chi May Help Reduce Blood Pressure

Traditional Chinese exercises such as Tai Chi, Qigong and Baduanjin have been found to have beneficial effects on blood pressure in people living with heart disease.

Precise Measurement Of Antineutrino Spectrum Reveals Calculation Discrepancy

The most precise measurement of an antineutrino spectrum to date shows that calculations based on theoretical models may not be so accurate.

A Potential Biomarker For The Early Detection Of Ebola

Researchers have found an microRNA-like fragment that is detectable in infected patients but not during recovery—suggesting that it could serve as a biomarker for the disease.

Breast Cancer Cells Accumulate Epigenetic Changes Over Time

Researchers have found that healthy tissue samples taken from women with breast cancer are already ‘marked’ as being susceptible to turning cancerous.

Body-Powered Batteries That Dissolve After Use

These batteries can harvest biomechanical energy from the body and then simply dissolve once no longer needed, reducing the need for surgery.

Penguin Feathers Inspire Ice-Proof Material

By mimicking the hierarchical microstructure of penguin feathers, researchers have developed an ice-proof insulating material.

Too Much Salt Can Harm Fetal Liver

As bad as a diet high in salt can be for adults, it could be even worse for babies still developing in the womb.