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- Resetting the Theory of Time
- The Myth of Multitasking
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Mapping the Microbial Make-Up of Healthy Humans
Scoping out the trillions of germs that call the healthy human body home.
May. 29, 2009
The Body's Bacteria
A new study of the critters that live on the human body find that our skin is home to a much wider variety of bacteria than previously thought.
Sep. 02, 2011
Probiotic Bacteria Chill Out Anxious Mice
Changes in the gut alter brain chemistry and behavior in mice, according to a new study.
Oct. 28, 2011
Does Probiotic Yogurt Really Affect Digestion?
A study suggests good bacteria in yogurt affect digestion, but not by repopulating the gut’s flora.
Mar. 19, 2010
Bacterial Forensics
Can samples of the bacteria on a person's hands be enough to identify them?
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