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By Rebecca Sohn published
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By Anna Gora published
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Why do freckles come out in the sun?
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Neurons aren't the only cells that make memories in the brain, rodent study reveals
By Emily Cooke published
Blood-vessel-making cells called pericytes collaborate with neurons to form long-term memories in the mouse brain.
Who should get the new COVID vaccines? What to know about the 2023-2024 shots
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New COVID vaccines have been approved to guard against coronavirus variants that are currently circulating.
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By Nicoletta Lanese published
An updated COVID-19 vaccine made by Novavax has been authorized by the FDA, joining the two vaccines already cleared for use.
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