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Super Gonorrhea May Have Met Its Nemesis
Scientists seem to have found a kink in the armour of super gonorrhea. In a large-scale clinical trial reported this month, the experimental drug zoliflodacin was found to be just as effective as other frontline antibiotics at treating the stubborn bacterial infection. The results will pave the way for zoliflodacin to become a crucial tool…
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Scientists Might Know Why You Feel Loopy After an All-Nighter
Northwestern University scientists may have figured out why pulling an all-nighter can leave us feeling loopy and downright giddy for days after. In a new study out this week, the researchers found that acute sleep deprivation in mice can trigger a rapid release of dopamine within the brain and boost its plasticity, temporarily creating hyperactive…
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Pet Owners Care More About Their Dogs Than Cats, Study Finds
A survey of pet owners in three countries found that people generally care more about their dogs than cats, but the gap seems to be shrinking.
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Scientists Show that Monkeys Can Live Up to 2 Years with Genetically Modified Pig Kidneys
Research out last week appears to show the potential longevity of transplanted organs from genetically engineered pigs. Scientists gave monkeys kidneys from these animals, finding that some were able to live for one to two years. Many of the genetic changes evaluated in this study could make pig-to-human transplants a more viable treatment to test…