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Subtle Differences In Brain Cells Hint at Why Many Drugs Help Mice But Not People

Astrocyte cells like these from the brain of a mouse may differ subtly from those in a human brain. David Robertson, ICR/Science Photo Library/Science Source hide caption

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Subtle Differences In Brain Cells Hint at Why Many Drugs Help Mice But Not People

A detailed comparison of mouse and human brain tissue found differences that could help explain why mice aren't always a good model for human diseases.

Satellites Show Thousands Of Fires Sweeping Through Brazil's Amazon Rainforest

by Philip Reeves

Satellites Show Thousands Of Fires Sweeping Through Brazil's Amazon Rainforest

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How The Issue Of Climate Change Is Shaping The Democratic Primaries

by Scott Detrow

How The Issue Of Climate Change Is Shaping The Democratic Primaries

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Kashmiris Struggling To Get In Touch With Loved Ones After Communication Blackout

by Lauren Frayer

Kashmiris Struggling To Get In Touch With Loved Ones After Communication Blackout

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Lack Of Diversity In Genetic Databases Hampers Research

Researchers in Nigeria are participating in an African effort to develop a biobank that reflects the rich genetic diversity of Africa. Yann Arthus-Bertrand/Getty Images hide caption

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Lack Of Diversity In Genetic Databases Hampers Research

by Richard Harris

Lack Of Diversity In Genetic Databases Hampers Research

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Astrocyte cells like these from the brain of a mouse may differ subtly from those in a human brain. David Robertson, ICR/Science Photo Library/Science Source hide caption

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Subtle Differences In Brain Cells Hint at Why Many Drugs Help Mice But Not People

by Jon Hamilton

Subtle Differences In Brain Cells Hint at Why Many Drugs Help Mice But Not People

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Is The U.S. Economy Strong Enough To Withstand Another Slowdown Or Recession?

by Jim Zarroli

Is The U.S. Economy Strong Enough To Withstand Another Slowdown Or Recession?

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Tourism To Israel Is On The Rise, With More U.S. Evangelical Christians Visiting

by Tom Gjelten

Tourism To Israel Is On The Rise, With More U.S. Evangelical Christians Visiting

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Puerto Ricans Hold Town Assemblies To Figure Out Next Steps Following Rosselló's Exit

by Adrian Florido

Puerto Ricans Hold Town Assemblies To Figure Out Next Steps Following Rosselló's Exit

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Rion Amilcar Scott Returns To Cross River In 'The World Doesn't Require You'

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Trump Administration Releases Final Text For New Migrant Detainment Regulations

by Joel Rose

Trump Administration Releases Final Text For New Migrant Detainment Regulations

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Immigration Attorney Discusses Challenges To Trump's Migrant Detainment Regulations

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Mental Health Experts Warn About Impacts New Regulations Could Have On Migrant Children

by Rhitu Chatterjee

Mental Health Experts Warn About Impacts New Regulations Could Have On Migrant Children

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A Dead Cat, A Lawyer's Call And A 5-Figure Donation: How Media Fell Short On Epstein

Earlier this month, Jeffrey Epstein killed himself, authorities say, in federal prison as he faced criminal charges alleging sex trafficking of underage girls. New York State Sex Offender Registry via AP hide caption

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A Dead Cat, A Lawyer's Call And A 5-Figure Donation: How Media Fell Short On Epstein

by David Folkenflik

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National

How To Achieve Optimal Cooling And Energy Efficiency When It's Really Hot Out

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Politics

GOP Appears Fully Behind Trump Despite Grumblings Among Some In The Establishment

by Domenico Montanaro

GOP Appears Fully Behind Trump Despite Grumblings Among Some In The Establishment

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National

FBI, Local Police Arrest Dozens Of People In Effort To Avert Potential Mass Shootings

by Cheryl Corley

FBI, Local Police Arrest Dozens Of People In Effort To Avert Potential Mass Shootings

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The CRISPR Revolution

Scientists In New York Are Trying To Edit The DNA In Human Sperm

by Rob Stein

Scientists In New York Are Trying To Edit The DNA In Human Sperm

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Music Features

Looking Back At Jazz Singer Billie Holiday's Influence On American Music

by Rund Abdelfatah , Ramtin Arablouei

Looking Back At Jazz Singer Billie Holiday's Influence On American Music

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