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Dating in the Metaverse
Virtual reality levels up dating apps—and might make finding real intimacy easier.
By
Stav Dimitropoulos
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Cutting Calories to Add Years
Finally, we have evidence that caloric restriction may increase human lifespan.
By
Robin Donovan
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Can Cultured Meat Ever Be More Than a Science Experiment?
Entrepreneurs are brewing up fish, meat, and fowl in spite of skeptics who say that lab-grown meat will never be feasible at an industrial scale.
By
Andrew Rosenblum
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How a Spit Test Could Determine Suicide Risk
The presence of certain bacteria in saliva may be linked to suicidal ideation—so what should we do with that?
By
Paolo Pontoniere
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The Lure of Self Experimentation
These innovators are using their own bodies to build evidence for their hypotheses.
By
Robin Donovan
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New Study Links Cognitive Performance to Disease Susceptibility
Variations in your cognitive performance before exposure to a respiratory virus can predict the severity of the infection.
By
David Levine
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7 Thought Experiments Based on Real Studies
Manipulating memories, smell-based dating apps, and more.
By
Jason Socrates Bardi
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REVIEW
This Company Uses Machine Learning to Track Your Antibodies
Serimmune’s at-home tests compare your “epitope repertoire” against known cases, for more accurate diagnoses of everything from COVID-19 to Lyme disease to Epstein-Barr.
By
Richard Sprague
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2023 Predictions—the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
What to expect in genetic engineering, neuroscience, psychedelics, longevity research, digital health, food, human performance, wellbeing, and of course, ChatGPT.
By
Jane Metcalfe
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AI Versus Antibiotic Resistance
AI can help overcome both scientific and financial hurdles to tackle this serious threat to global health.
By
Bhargavi Duvvuri
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Fear and the Microbiome
Changes in the gut microbiome of infants can induce fear—and possibly anxiety and depression later in life.
By
Paolo Pontoniere
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REVIEW
At-Home Blood Testing Just Got a Whole Lot Better
SiPhox’s coming silicon photonics technology seems to deliver on at least some of the promises Theranos made.
By
Richard Sprague
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Nike Designed a Running Shoe to Smash Records, Not Quash Injuries
The biggest shoe design innovation in a decade is great for elite athletes, but maybe not so good for the weekend warrior.
By
Chris Gorski
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Sarcopenia: What a Waste
Sarcopenia, a muscle wasting disease, could shorten your life and is alarmingly prevalent. Why are so many people unaware it exists?
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Robin Donovan
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Is Low-Dose Lithium a Better Solution for Major Depression?
Some studies show it’s better than SSRIs—but there’s no incentive to invest in clinical trials.
By
David Levine
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