A study that identified several genes linked to extremely long life has been retracted due to technical errors in the sequencing chips used.
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The neural nexus of the circadian clock shows signs of functional decline as mice age, providing clues as to why sleep patterns tend to change as people grow older.
Researchers find that an ingredient in common cough medicine improves multiple sclerosis symptoms in animal models.
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