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Parents Might Pass the Effects of Prozac on to Future Generations
Treating zebrafish embryos with the active ingredient in Prozac can compromise the stress responses of generations to come.
A Coal Miner's Story of Addiction and Recovery
After a mining accident, a West Virginia resident began struggling with addiction.
Incarcerated People Remain Vulnerable to the Worst Ravages of a Warming World
Harsh conditions inside U.S. prisons and jails have led to growing concerns about the unsustainability and climate vulnerability of mass incarceration.
Scientists Condemn Researcher's Use of CRISPR to Produce HIV-Resistant Babies
If confirmed, this would be the first reported example of gene editing that has resulted in a live birth.
Winter Is Coming… And So Is Seasonal Depression
As the days shorten, our internal clocks have to recalibrate. But that’s hard for some.
Not Your Mom’s Genes: Mitochondrial DNA Can Come from Dad
A new study provides compelling evidence that children can inherit mitochondrial DNA from both their parents.
Scientists Track “Social Jet Lag” Sleeping Habits With Twitter Data
A two-year analysis of nearly a quarter of a million Twitter users reveals how Americans’ social lives are taking a toll on their sleep schedules.
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