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Unraveling the biology of a mysterious condition: stuttering
For centuries, people have feared being judged for stuttering, a condition often misunderstood as a psychological problem caused by things like bad parenting or emotional trauma. But research presented at a science conference on Saturday explores its biological underpinnings: genetics and brain differences. -
Beyond the headlines: Examining the methodology of the Johns Hopkins paper that suggests lockdowns barely reduced mortality
Critics of public health measures to reduce transmission of COVID-19 continue to cite a working paper by economists at Johns Hopkins University, but the paper has been criticized by others. Here's what experts are saying about its strengths and weaknesses.