Top stories: The archaeology of slavery, superproductive corn, and how NOT to train your dog
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Untangling the Trump administration’s lawsuit over an HIV prevention drug
Does Gilead owe the U.S. government royalties for its “invention” of a lucrative intervention? -
Deadly pufferfish poison relieves stress in deadly pufferfish
Tetrodotoxin may also aid growth -
Podcast: Unearthing slavery in the Caribbean, and the Catholic Church’s influence on modern psychology
On this week’s show: Archaeologists are digging up buttons and beads in the Caribbean to better understand the lives of enslaved Africans, and economists are unraveling how the early Roman Catholic Church has influenced psychology today -
A judge said police can search the DNA of 1 million Americans without their consent. What’s next?
Law professor Natalie Ram discusses implications of landmark warrant -
Many imperial Romans had roots in the Middle East, genetic history shows
At the height of Rome's power, city residents showed little European DNA -
Revamped cancer drug starves tumors in mice
Compound that robs tumors of essential amino acid headed for clinical trials -
How the early Christian church gave birth to today’s WEIRD Europeans
Centuries-old incest ban made Westerners more independent and trusting of strangers, study argues -
Caribbean excavation offers intimate look at the lives of enslaved Africans
“These stories are not going to be lost. They’re going to be remembered.” -
Journal stands by paper facing misconduct allegations, but expresses concern about related images
Whistleblower argued first author could not have done experiments as described -
New dengue vaccine performs well in large trial, but safety remains key concern
Peculiar biology of four viral strains complicate immunization attempts -
Unusual mass flowering in Malaysian rainforests provides seeds for endangered tree 'arks'
Explosion of flowers and seeds will aid plans to save endangered Dipterocarps -
Top Israeli immunologist accused of promoting antivaccine views
Critics call on Yehuda Shoenfeld to resign as editor-in-chief of Israel Medical Association journals -
Bad dog? Think twice before yelling, experts say
Even mild punishments stress dogs out long term -
Texas voters approve second life for state cancer funding agency
Supporters say CPRIT has been boon for research efforts and state economy -
New reactor could halve carbon dioxide emissions from ammonia production
Device combines three reactors into one -
What do you see when you look at these photos—animals or humanmade objects?
Living in a built environment can change how you see the world -
Science chief at NIH drug abuse institute resigned after sexual misconduct probe
NIH sources unhappy with leaders’ silence on reasons for Antonello Bonci’s departure -
Report sketches vision for U.K. research after Brexit
“Smith review” suggests universities should be given unrestricted funds for nimble research -
Alzheimer’s experts greet China’s surprise approval of a drug for brain disease with hope and caution
With an active ingredient derived from brown algae, the medication appears to alter the gut microbiome and reduce inflammation in the brain -
New genetically modified corn produces up to 10% more than similar types
Yield-boosting modification shows potential in large field trials -
Mysterious oil spill threatens marine biodiversity haven in Brazil
Small blobs of oil have reached the Abrolhos Bank, whose reefs are home to many iconic species -
U.S. moves closer to withdrawing from Paris climate pact
Letter to United Nations will start clock on 1-year countdown to departure -
Colombian woman’s genes offer new clues to staving off Alzheimer’s
A rare mutation in a known Alzheimer’s risk gene points to potential treatments -
Radiation oncologist tapped for top FDA post
If confirmed, Stephen Hahn will replace acting Director Ned Sharpless
