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What is the neurochemistry of happiness?
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There's a connection between our physical bodies and the way it responds to emotion -- but scientists aren't quite sure what it is. Could it be that happiness is little more than a series of neurochemical responses to the world around us?
Study Solves Why Drinking Gives You the Munchies
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Researchers from Penn State University College of Medicine suggest that a shared circuit in the brain could be one reason why heavy drinking and high-fat 'junk food' cravings go hand in hand.
10 Nobel Laureates Whose Work Changed the World
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Sure, Nobel Prize winners get money, a medal and bragging rights, but the rest of us often benefit from their accomplishments, too. Meet 10 of these game-changing people.
Genetics at Work Pictures
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Our ultimate gene pictures show how our genes work. Check out our ultimate gene pictures to see how they operate.
Reading a Codon Chart and Identifying Amino Acids
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If you're studying genetics, molecular biology or a related field, odds are good that you will need to learn how to read a codon chart (aka codon table) to better understand the genetic code.
Basic Biology test!
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Metabolism? Catabolism? Mitochondria? Taxonomy? Biology isn't the easiest of subjects, but there are some basics everyone should remember from their school days. Test your knowledge now!
Do You Really Stay Conscious After Being Decapitated?
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Decapitation is a surefire way to deliver a quick and painless death, right? In actuality, an increasingly large body of historical and scientific evidence suggests that beheading doesn't, in fact, deliver instant death.
5 Female Scientists You Should Know
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From a centenarian brain expert to a mistress of Voltaire, each of these female scientists has an incredible story. Do you want to meet them?
Can You Nominate Yourself for a Nobel Prize?
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Nobel prizes offer lots of prestige and big payouts. But how do you become eligible for one? And can you lobby for yourself?
How DNA Works
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DNA contains genetic material that gets passed down to each successive generation. Learn about DNA and find out what information each strand of DNA contains.