David Nield
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Does being born first help in life? Yes, but just a little bit
An analysis of a longitudinal study that tracked 3,763 Americans across 50 years found no evidence that birth order is linked to the ...

Three’s company? BrainNet successfully connects trio’s brains and thoughts
Neuroscientists have successfully hooked up a three-way brain connection to allow three people to share their thoughts – and in ...

Newly discovered ‘micro-organ’ could lead to innovative vaccines
Researchers have identified a brand new 'micro-organ' inside the immune system of mice and humans – the first discovery of ...

Cuddling may change your baby’s epigenome, improve their immune system over the long term
The amount of close and comforting contact that young infants get doesn't just keep them warm, snug, and loved. A ...

Dramatic cancer treatment? ‘Command’ center targeted using CRISPR gene editing
The CRISPR gene-editing tool has already shown a lot of potential for helping doctors treat the most stubborn diseases, and ...