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NEWS IN BRIEF Gene study digs into partnership between fungi and plants BY HELEN THOMPSON, FEB 23, 2015 05:07 PM Fungal genes for symbiotic relationship with plants evolved a few times, and relatively recently, a study suggests. Read More Read More»

NEWS Early peanut exposure can reduce likelihood of allergy BY NATHAN SEPPA, FEB 23, 2015 04:30 PM In many infants at risk of developing a peanut allergy, early and steady exposure to peanut butter prevents it, a new study finds. Read More Read More»

NEWS Bubonic plague was a serial visitor in European Middle Ages BY KATE BAGGALEY, FEB 23, 2015 03:00 PM Outbreaks of Black Death in medieval Europe may have been triggered by faraway weather patterns and hungry gerbils. Read More Read More»

More Headlines from Science News FEATURE Six ways to beat chronic stress Counseling, mindfulness training and purposeful social contact may counteract the effects of chronic stress. Read More BY NATHAN SEPPA, FEB 20, 2015 03:00 PM FEATURE Chronic stress can wreak havoc on the body Scientists are shedding light on all the ways that chronic stress can boost inflammation and lead to serious health problems. Read More BY NATHAN SEPPA, FEB 20, 2015 03:00 PM WILD THINGS Five surprising animals that play No one is shocked to find playful behavior in a cat, dog or other mammal. But scientists have documented play in plenty of other species, including reptiles and insects. Read More BY SARAH ZIELINSKI, FEB 20, 2015 02:33 PM IT'S ALIVE Flamboyant old bustards keep showing off Among outrageously flirtatious birds called houbara bustards, old males may pay a penalty for years of extreme display. Read More BY SUSAN MILIUS, FEB 20, 2015 10:30 AM NEWS Gene variant may foretell success in program for at-risk kids Disruptive children with DNA twist show biggest turnaround with 10-year intervention. Read More BY BRUCE BOWER, FEB 20, 2015 08:00 AM 50 YEARS AGO Space simulations of 1960s focused on survival 50 years ago, space simulations focused on survival. Now, quality of life is critical, too. Read More BY BETHANY BROOKSHIRE, FEB 19, 2015 04:30 PM SCICURIOUS There’s more than one way to persuade people to vaccinate Fear, facts and attitude are all strategies for promoting immunization Read More BY BETHANY BROOKSHIRE, FEB 19, 2015 04:14 PM