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Epstein-Barr virus is a causative agent in multiple sclerosis. A new study has shown that misdirected antibodies against the virus can instead target a brain protein called CRYAB, which may partially explain how viral infection can lead to disease.

Study of DNA from modern Africans suggests that Homo sapiens arose from multiple populations

Researchers have invented a low-cost, recyclable powder that kills thousands of waterborne bacteria per second when exposed to ordinary sunlight

Consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with depression, mesocorticolimbic volume, and inflammation

New study identifies structural brain differences in children with autism that are linked to language impairment

Study on best ways to cope: If a stressor is only moderately upsetting, it's best to use "reappraisal" (reframing things, seeing the good in the bad). But when something is very upsetting, it's best to use "distanced reflection" (imagine observing the event from above, than through your own eyes).

Driving on sunshine: clean, usable liquid fuels made from solar power. Researchers harnessed the power of photosynthesis to convert CO2, water and sunlight into multicarbon fuels, in a single step. These fuels have a high energy density and can be easily stored or transported.

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