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We could end the AIDS epidemic in less than a decade. Here's how. Experts have laid out a road map to ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030. Is it possible?
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Could CRISPR cure HIV someday? An early-stage clinical trial raises hope for a new, single-dose HIV therapy that uses CRISPR, the famous gene-editing system.
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AIDS & HIV: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

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The brain may interpret smells from each nostril differently

By Rebecca Sohn published

There might be an advantage to separating scent information from each nostril, a new study hints.

Neuroscience
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'Bionic breast' could restore sensation for cancer survivors

By Emily Cooke published

Scientists are developing a new device that could help breast cancer patients who experience a loss of sensation after having a mastectomy.

Breast Cancer
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Build muscle without weights for less than $25 with this discounted resistance band set

By James Frew published

Deal Save 29% on this five-band set with up to 50lbs of resistance, carabiner clip attachments, and ankle straps for effective home workouts.

Deal
Science news this week includes a virus that attached itself to another virus and the first images from ESA's dark universe detective Euclid.

Science news this week: A virus' virus and Euclid's magnificent first photo

By Alexander McNamara published

Nov, 12, 2023: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

Health
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Consciousness can't be explained by brain chemistry alone, one philosopher argues

By Philip Goff published

We can account for the evolution of consciousness only if we crack the philosophy, as well as the physics, of the brain.

Neuroscience
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Can you die from laughter?

By Kiley Price published

Is there any truth to the phrase "I'm dying of laughter"?

Health
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NJ officials investigate unusual spike in Legionnaires' disease

By Nicoletta Lanese published

New Jersey health officials are looking for a potential source of the unusual surge in Legionnaires' disease seen in two counties.

Viruses, Infections & Disease
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We've found the cheapest way to get an Apple Watch Ultra

By Lloyd Coombes published

Deal Apple's heavy-duty fitness tracker is just $679 at Best Buy.

Deal
A female mosquito of the species Aedes aegypti pictured engorged with blood and feeding on a human hand,

FDA approves world's 1st chikungunya vaccine

By Nicoletta Lanese published

There's now an FDA-approved vaccine for chikungunya, a mosquito-spread virus that can cause fever, severe joint pain, and rarely, death.

Medicine & Drugs
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Save $900 on this top-rated ProForm exercise bike right now at Dick’s Sporting Goods

By James Frew published

There’s an incredible 60% discount on this studio-quality exercise bike, equipped with an HD display, virtual workouts, and a set of dumbbells.

Exercise
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