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Could bacteria-killing viruses ever prevent sexually transmitted infections?
The CDC will soon recommend that some people take a "morning-after" antibiotic to lower their risk of STIs. But someday, it's possible that bacteria-killing viruses could do this without driving antibiotic resistance.
Scientists unveil 'atlas' of the gut microbiome
A new computational tool has allowed scientists to map how microbes interact in the gut, and it could one day be used to develop more-targeted therapies for diseases.
Tropical parasite gains a foothold in the US, especially in Texas
Scientists identified a new strain of a parasite that causes the disease leishmaniasis, and they mainly found it in people who had not recently traveled outside the U.S.
What is a heart murmur?
Heart murmurs are extra, unusual sounds heard during a heartbeat — but why do they happen?
Hitting 'snooze' can boost morning cognition, study hints
Did you hit "snooze" this morning? You're not alone, and the extra sleep may improve your brain function after getting up, a study suggests.
New 'atlas' of a monkey brain maps 4.2 million cells
Scientists have published a new atlas of a primate brain with single-cell resolution.
Why do beets turn your poop and pee red?
After you've eaten beets, your poop and urine can take on a shocking red or pink color — but why?
Man gets rare 'shiitake dermatitis' from undercooked mushrooms
The man developed the painful rash two days after eating undercooked shiitake mushrooms.
