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The blood plasma of COVID-19 patients shows who is most likely to become very ill

Proteins may help predict which patients need ventilators and die of the virus.

Scientists identified 60 unique proteins that may be critical regulators of body weight

The study explored the link between genetic regions linked to body weight and proteins expressed in the brain.

Study figured out what ancient humans might have been able to smell

Duke lab built Neanderthal and Denisovan smell receptors and tested them in a dish.

Brain-powered wheelchair shows real-world promise

This is a sign of future commercial viability for mind-powered wheelchairs.

Insects can produce as much atmospheric electric charge as thunderstorm cloud

Insects contribute to atmospheric electricity.

New painless tattoos can be self-administered

This could be a way not only to make medical tattoos more accessible.

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