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eye_health
Age-related macular degeneration: Study finds surprising culprit
New research finds that a molecule that usually suppresses harmful blood vessel growth has a disease-promoting effect in age-related macular degeneration.


genetics
'Flexible DNA' may be key to overcoming fearful memories
New research in mice suggests the brain’s ability to neutralize fearful memories using fear extinction depends on the flexibility of one’s DNA.