Nature News & CommentNature is a weekly international journal publishing the finest peer-reviewed research in all fields of science and technology on the basis of its originality, importance, interdisciplinary interest, timeliness, accessibility, elegance and surprising conclusions. Nature also provides rapid, authoritative, insightful and arresting news and interpretation of topical and coming trends affecting science, scientists and the wider public.http://www.nature.com/nature/rdf/newsandcomment/newsandcommentNature Publishing Groupen© Nature Publishing GroupNature News1476-4687© Nature Publishing Grouppermissions@nature.comNature News & Commenthttp://www.nature.com/includes/rj_globnavimages/nature_logo.gifhttp://www.nature.com/newsNew avian flu readily transmits in key animal modelhttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/TVkv1W3y_MM/nature.2013.13062Emerging H7N9 virus easily jumps between ferrets even though there is no evidence for human-to-human transmission.Emerging H7N9 virus easily jumps between ferrets even though there is no evidence for human-to-human transmission.

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]]>New avian flu readily transmits in key animal modelDeclan Butlerdoi:10.1038/nature.2013.13062Nature News2013-05-24Nature News2013-05-242013-05-2410.1038/nature.2013.13062http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nature.2013.13062Newshttp://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/nature.2013.13062Patients leave a microbial mark on hospitalshttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/312gEfob70U/nature.2013.13057The microscopic ecosystems in health-care centres mirror those of their patients.The microscopic ecosystems in health-care centres mirror those of their patients.

Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.13057

]]>Patients leave a microbial mark on hospitalsBeth Moledoi:10.1038/nature.2013.13057Nature News2013-05-23Nature News2013-05-232013-05-2310.1038/nature.2013.13057http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nature.2013.13057Newshttp://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/nature.2013.13057Studies cast doubt on cancer drug as Alzheimer's treatmenthttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/ZknSwO23ov4/nature.2013.13058Independent researchers fail to replicate bexarotene results.Independent researchers fail to replicate bexarotene results.

Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.13058

]]>Studies cast doubt on cancer drug as Alzheimer's treatmentHelen Shendoi:10.1038/nature.2013.13058Nature News2013-05-23Nature News2013-05-232013-05-2310.1038/nature.2013.13058http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nature.2013.13058Newshttp://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/nature.2013.13058Stem-cell cloner acknowledges errors in groundbreaking paperhttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/nBHbYNNN4Lc/nature.2013.13060Critics raise questions about rush to publication.Critics raise questions about rush to publication.

Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.13060

]]>Stem-cell cloner acknowledges errors in groundbreaking paperDavid CyranoskiErika Check Haydendoi:10.1038/nature.2013.13060Nature News2013-05-23Nature News2013-05-232013-05-2310.1038/nature.2013.13060http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nature.2013.13060Newshttp://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/nature.2013.13060Scientists discover molecular trigger for itchhttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/AUH419NvacI/nature.2013.13061Identification of distinct neural circuit distinguishes the sensation from pain.Identification of distinct neural circuit distinguishes the sensation from pain.

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]]>Scientists discover molecular trigger for itchChris Palmerdoi:10.1038/nature.2013.13061Nature News2013-05-23Nature News2013-05-232013-05-2310.1038/nature.2013.13061http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nature.2013.13061Newshttp://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/nature.2013.13061Financial blow for Alaskan volcano monitoringhttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/Bez0Nea2S5g/nature.2013.13041As government funding ebbs, scientists launch commercial company to continue analysis efforts.As government funding ebbs, scientists launch commercial company to continue analysis efforts.

Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.13041

]]>Financial blow for Alaskan volcano monitoringAlexandra Witzedoi:10.1038/nature.2013.13041Nature News2013-05-22Nature News2013-05-222013-05-2210.1038/nature.2013.13041http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nature.2013.13041Newshttp://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/nature.2013.13041'Universal' flu vaccine effective in animalshttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/2KpgGzxUuFw/nature.2013.13042Self-assembling nanoparticles could make updating seasonal vaccines easier.Self-assembling nanoparticles could make updating seasonal vaccines easier.

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]]>'Universal' flu vaccine effective in animalsEd Yongdoi:10.1038/nature.2013.13042Nature News2013-05-22Nature News2013-05-222013-05-2210.1038/nature.2013.13042http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nature.2013.13042Newshttp://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/nature.2013.13042Infant tooth reveals Neanderthal breastfeeding habitshttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/9F-wnq_VPBA/nature.2013.13047Chemicals in primate teeth reveal transition to solid food.Chemicals in primate teeth reveal transition to solid food.

Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.13047

]]>Infant tooth reveals Neanderthal breastfeeding habitsSid Perkinsdoi:10.1038/nature.2013.13047Nature News2013-05-22Nature News2013-05-222013-05-2210.1038/nature.2013.13047http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nature.2013.13047Newshttp://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/nature.2013.13047Shades of greyhttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/pdSbWkGl5kM/497410aIt is risky to oversimplify science for the sake of a clear public-health message.It is risky to oversimplify science for the sake of a clear public-health message.

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]]>Shades of greydoi:10.1038/497410aNature 497 4102013-05-22Nature2013-05-222013-05-2210.1038/497410ahttp://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497410a4977450Editorial410410http://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/497410aPure hype of pure research helps no onehttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/eN05kv7vEtE/497411aCongressman Lamar Smith hopes to ‘improve’ peer review by adding a layer of accountability, but his bill aims at imaginary ideals, argues Daniel Sarewitz.Congressman Lamar Smith hopes to ‘improve’ peer review by adding a layer of accountability, but his bill aims at imaginary ideals, argues Daniel Sarewitz.

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]]>Pure hype of pure research helps no oneDaniel Sarewitzdoi:10.1038/497411aNature 497 4112013-05-22Nature2013-05-222013-05-2210.1038/497411ahttp://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497411a4977450Column411411http://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/497411aEcology: Fish mismatch makes bears eat elkhttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/t7SA2QB2_NQ/497412a

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]]>Ecology: Fish mismatch makes bears eat elkdoi:10.1038/497412aNature 497 4122013-05-22Nature2013-05-222013-05-2210.1038/497412ahttp://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497412a4977450Research Highlights412412http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497412aOptics: A poor man's hologramhttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/MG54cGGltM4/497412b

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]]>Optics: A poor man's hologramdoi:10.1038/497412bNature 497 4122013-05-22Nature2013-05-222013-05-2210.1038/497412bhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497412b4977450Research Highlights412412http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497412bEcology: Invasive insect's inner weaponhttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/z9r0A9A-C4g/497412c

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]]>Ecology: Invasive insect's inner weapondoi:10.1038/497412cNature 497 4122013-05-22Nature2013-05-222013-05-2210.1038/497412chttp://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497412c4977450Research Highlights412412http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497412cHuman migrations: Minoans came from Europehttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/FeRS3S_dtSI/497412d

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]]>Human migrations: Minoans came from Europedoi:10.1038/497412dNature 497 4122013-05-22Nature2013-05-222013-05-2210.1038/497412dhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497412d4977450Research Highlights412413http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497412dPalaeontology: 'Ghost' reptile lived latehttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/4ZUu-JKXBO0/497413a

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]]>Palaeontology: 'Ghost' reptile lived latedoi:10.1038/497413aNature 497 4132013-05-22Nature2013-05-222013-05-2210.1038/497413ahttp://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497413a4977450Research Highlights413413http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497413aMolecular biology: Small RNA tunes proteinhttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/i78Lu6kiszY/497413b

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]]>Molecular biology: Small RNA tunes proteindoi:10.1038/497413bNature 497 4132013-05-22Nature2013-05-222013-05-2210.1038/497413bhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497413b4977450Research Highlights413413http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497413bApplied physics: Cheap, flexible, white lighthttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/ZKU1cJRPwqs/497413c

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]]>Applied physics: Cheap, flexible, white lightdoi:10.1038/497413cNature 497 4132013-05-22Nature2013-05-222013-05-2210.1038/497413chttp://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497413c4977450Research Highlights413413http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497413cDevelopment: Images of a metamorphosishttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/l5RhqohRNLo/497413d

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]]>Development: Images of a metamorphosisdoi:10.1038/497413dNature 497 4132013-05-22Nature2013-05-222013-05-2210.1038/497413dhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497413d4977450Research Highlights413413http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497413dAnimal models: Multiplexed mouse mutantshttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/IOb2eB0AQko/497413e

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]]>Animal models: Multiplexed mouse mutantsdoi:10.1038/497413eNature 497 4132013-05-22Nature2013-05-222013-05-2210.1038/497413ehttp://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497413e4977450Research Highlights413413http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497413eEarth science: Cosmic rays show how boulders movehttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/pdZ7fV_MFeo/497413f

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]]>Earth science: Cosmic rays show how boulders movedoi:10.1038/497413fNature 497 4132013-05-22Nature2013-05-222013-05-2210.1038/497413fhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497413f4977450Research Highlights413413http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497413fSeven days: 17–23 May 2013http://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/kAw70EeimAc/497414aThe week in science: Chile pushes for a national science ministry, Indonesia protects its forests, and Nobel laureate Heinrich Rohrer dies.The week in science: Chile pushes for a national science ministry, Indonesia protects its forests, and Nobel laureate Heinrich Rohrer dies.

Nature 497 414 doi: 10.1038/497414a

]]>Seven days: 17–23 May 2013doi:10.1038/497414aNature 497 4142013-05-22Nature2013-05-222013-05-2210.1038/497414ahttp://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497414a4977450Seven days414415http://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/497414aRussian academy awaits new headhttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/Cp2VgAmd7vU/497420aReform is in the air at the nation’s oldest research body.Reform is in the air at the nation’s oldest research body.

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]]>Russian academy awaits new headQuirin Schiermeierdoi:10.1038/497420aNature 497 4202013-05-22Nature2013-05-222013-05-2210.1038/497420ahttp://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497420a4977450News420421http://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/497420aA network to track Caribbean hazardshttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/C-CP6yRYwic/497421aMulti-nation effort is a test of scientific diplomacy.Multi-nation effort is a test of scientific diplomacy.

Nature 497 421 doi: 10.1038/497421a

]]>A network to track Caribbean hazardsAlexandra Witzedoi:10.1038/497421aNature 497 4212013-05-22Nature2013-05-222013-05-2210.1038/497421ahttp://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497421a4977450News421422http://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/497421aGraphene knock-offs probe ultrafast electronicshttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/jS7kK680Et4/497422aHoneycomb lattices in different materials enable experiments impossible in the real thing.Honeycomb lattices in different materials enable experiments impossible in the real thing.

Nature 497 422 doi: 10.1038/497422a

]]>Graphene knock-offs probe ultrafast electronicsEugenie Samuel Reichdoi:10.1038/497422aNature 497 4222013-05-22Nature2013-05-222013-05-2210.1038/497422ahttp://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497422a4977450News422423http://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/497422aVoyager: Outward boundhttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/Wl5E4Hc-25U/497424aEd Stone has spent 36 years guiding the twin Voyager spacecraft through the Solar System. Next stop, interstellar space.Ed Stone has spent 36 years guiding the twin Voyager spacecraft through the Solar System. Next stop, interstellar space.

Nature 497 424 doi: 10.1038/497424a

]]>Voyager: Outward boundAlexandra Witzedoi:10.1038/497424aNature 497 4242013-05-22Nature2013-05-222013-05-2210.1038/497424ahttp://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497424a4977450News Feature424427http://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/497424aThe big fat truthhttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/yD6THSgU4u0/497428aMore and more studies show that being overweight does not always shorten life — but some public-health researchers would rather not talk about them.More and more studies show that being overweight does not always shorten life — but some public-health researchers would rather not talk about them.

Nature 497 428 doi: 10.1038/497428a

]]>The big fat truthVirginia Hughesdoi:10.1038/497428aNature 497 4282013-05-22Nature2013-05-222013-05-2210.1038/497428ahttp://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497428a4977450News Feature428430http://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/497428aOcean science: Arctic sea ice needs better forecastshttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/fxHRTpbLSnc/497431aFoster partnerships and share data to reduce hazards in fast-changing northern waters, says Hajo Eicken.Foster partnerships and share data to reduce hazards in fast-changing northern waters, says Hajo Eicken.

Nature 497 431 doi: 10.1038/497431a

]]>Ocean science: Arctic sea ice needs better forecastsHajo Eickendoi:10.1038/497431aNature 497 4312013-05-22Nature2013-05-222013-05-2210.1038/497431ahttp://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497431a4977450Comment431433http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497431aReproducibility: Six red flags for suspect workhttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/PexeMAaH-eA/497433aC. Glenn Begley explains how to recognize the preclinical papers in which the data won't stand up.C. Glenn Begley explains how to recognize the preclinical papers in which the data won't stand up.

Nature 497 433 doi: 10.1038/497433a

]]>Reproducibility: Six red flags for suspect workC. Glenn Begleydoi:10.1038/497433aNature 497 4332013-05-22Nature2013-05-222013-05-2210.1038/497433ahttp://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497433a4977450Comment433434http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497433aDrug discovery: Synthesized dreamshttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/d8egXLMXfEA/497435aMike Jay contemplates the chemical legacy of Albert Hofmann, who first synthesized LSD 75 years ago.Mike Jay contemplates the chemical legacy of Albert Hofmann, who first synthesized LSD 75 years ago.

Nature 497 435 doi: 10.1038/497435a

]]>Drug discovery: Synthesized dreamsMike Jaydoi:10.1038/497435aNature 497 4352013-05-22Nature2013-05-222013-05-2210.1038/497435ahttp://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497435a4977450Books and Arts435436http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497435aEcology: Into the (re)wildhttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/AEw69aTJIVk/497436aShahid Naeem examines the seductive concept of repopulating habitats with locally extinct species.Shahid Naeem examines the seductive concept of repopulating habitats with locally extinct species.

Nature 497 436 doi: 10.1038/497436a

]]>Ecology: Into the (re)wildShahid Naeemdoi:10.1038/497436aNature 497 4362013-05-22Nature2013-05-222013-05-2210.1038/497436ahttp://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497436a4977450Books and Arts436437http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497436aBooks in briefhttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/QoK5fui4DuY/497437a

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]]>Books in briefdoi:10.1038/497437aNature 497 4372013-05-22Nature2013-05-222013-05-2210.1038/497437ahttp://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497437a4977450Books and Arts437437http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497437aStatistics: Charting chancehttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/gjqsgznbH30/497438aAnthony King tries his luck at a casino that lays bare the psychology of risk-taking.Anthony King tries his luck at a casino that lays bare the psychology of risk-taking.

Nature 497 438 doi: 10.1038/497438a

]]>Statistics: Charting chanceAnthony Kingdoi:10.1038/497438aNature 497 4382013-05-22Nature2013-05-222013-05-2210.1038/497438ahttp://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497438a4977450Books and Arts438438http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497438aResearch impact: We need negative metrics toohttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/9Gu2sEoU3Ug/497439a

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]]>Research impact: We need negative metrics tooJ. Britt HolbrookKelli R. BarrKeith Wayne Browndoi:10.1038/497439aNature 497 4392013-05-22Nature2013-05-222013-05-2210.1038/497439ahttp://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497439a4977450Correspondence439439http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497439aFunding: Campaign tactics and grants don't mixhttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/GfPLyS8pEQs/497439b

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]]>Funding: Campaign tactics and grants don't mixVictor MaojoJuan PazosCasimir A. Kulikowskidoi:10.1038/497439bNature 497 4392013-05-22Nature2013-05-222013-05-2210.1038/497439bhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497439b4977450Correspondence439439http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497439bInstitutions: Australian academy is fair to womenhttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/W4B7P4iFOEM/497439c

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]]>Institutions: Australian academy is fair to womenSuzanne Corydoi:10.1038/497439cNature 497 4392013-05-22Nature2013-05-222013-05-2210.1038/497439chttp://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497439c4977450Correspondence439439http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497439cProjects: Economic modelling could aid brain maphttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/69zqNtKsk8s/497439d

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]]>Projects: Economic modelling could aid brain mapRamy Arnaoutdoi:10.1038/497439dNature 497 4392013-05-22Nature2013-05-222013-05-2210.1038/497439dhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497439d4977450Correspondence439439http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497439dFrançois Jacob (1920–2013)http://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/AovqxPdeNC0/497440aFrench freedom fighter who helped to uncover how genes are regulated.French freedom fighter who helped to uncover how genes are regulated.

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]]>François Jacob (1920–2013)Michel Morangedoi:10.1038/497440aNature 497 4402013-05-22Nature2013-05-222013-05-2210.1038/497440ahttp://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497440a4977450Obituary440440http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497440aAn alien named Timhttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/64OpZOiKBPU/497530aThe enemy within.The enemy within.

Nature 497 530 doi: 10.1038/497530a

]]>An alien named TimMichael Haynesdoi:10.1038/497530aNature 497 5302013-05-22Nature2013-05-222013-05-2210.1038/497530ahttp://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497530a4977450Futures530530http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497530aGiant band of galactic gas likely has dual originhttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/Pb5IXELQ0X4/nature.2013.13020Two satellites of the Milky Way contributed to the Magellanic Stream.Two satellites of the Milky Way contributed to the Magellanic Stream.

Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.13020

]]>Giant band of galactic gas likely has dual originKen Croswelldoi:10.1038/nature.2013.13020Nature News2013-05-21Nature News2013-05-212013-05-2110.1038/nature.2013.13020http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nature.2013.13020Newshttp://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/nature.2013.13020Pathogen genome tracks Irish potato famine back to its rootshttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/lCYAhnFL-Co/nature.2013.13021Strain caused more than a million to die of hunger but was less aggressive than modern ones.Strain caused more than a million to die of hunger but was less aggressive than modern ones.

Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.13021

]]>Pathogen genome tracks Irish potato famine back to its rootsEwen Callawaydoi:10.1038/nature.2013.13021Nature News2013-05-21Nature News2013-05-212013-05-2110.1038/nature.2013.13021http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nature.2013.13021Newshttp://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/nature.2013.13021Double visionhttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/1y7POQq2-QU/497409aScientists must ensure that they take the lead in the ethical debate surrounding the therapeutic use of stem cells derived from human clones.Scientists must ensure that they take the lead in the ethical debate surrounding the therapeutic use of stem cells derived from human clones.

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]]>Double visiondoi:10.1038/497409aNature 497 4092013-05-21Nature2013-05-212013-05-2110.1038/497409ahttp://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497409a4977450Editorial409409http://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/497409aUncertain timeshttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/ydgvomgWWBE/497409bBudgetary delays exacerbate dire outlook for US research.Budgetary delays exacerbate dire outlook for US research.

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]]>Uncertain timesdoi:10.1038/497409bNature 497 4092013-05-21Nature2013-05-212013-05-2110.1038/497409bhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497409b4977450Editorial409410http://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/497409bThe wheels come off Keplerhttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/tb57ARDic4I/497417aSpace telescope’s mission to find planets outside the Solar System is probably over.Space telescope’s mission to find planets outside the Solar System is probably over.

Nature 497 417 doi: 10.1038/497417a

]]>The wheels come off KeplerRon Cowendoi:10.1038/497417aNature 497 4172013-05-21Nature2013-05-212013-05-2110.1038/497417ahttp://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497417a4977450News417418http://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/497417aLog-jam in agency confirmationshttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/KQe0sIoWLKQ/497418aPolitical squabbles leave US science agencies without heads.Political squabbles leave US science agencies without heads.

Nature 497 418 doi: 10.1038/497418a

]]>Log-jam in agency confirmationsLauren Morellodoi:10.1038/497418aNature 497 4182013-05-21Nature2013-05-212013-05-2110.1038/497418ahttp://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497418a4977450News418419http://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/497418aUS budget cuts hit Earth monitoringhttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/vn9RjlbSTDA/497419aSequestration threatens records of snow and stream levels in western United States.Sequestration threatens records of snow and stream levels in western United States.

Nature 497 419 doi: 10.1038/497419a

]]>US budget cuts hit Earth monitoringAlexandra Witzedoi:10.1038/497419aNature 497 4192013-05-21Nature2013-05-212013-05-2110.1038/497419ahttp://dx.doi.org/10.1038/497419a4977450News419420http://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/497419aViruses in the gut protect from infectionhttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/BZL98jToYkc/nature.2013.13023Phages in mucus aid immune system by killing invading bacteria.Phages in mucus aid immune system by killing invading bacteria.

Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.13023

]]>Viruses in the gut protect from infectionEd Yongdoi:10.1038/nature.2013.13023Nature News2013-05-20Nature News2013-05-202013-05-2010.1038/nature.2013.13023http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nature.2013.13023Newshttp://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/nature.2013.13023Why penguins cannot flyhttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/3Ja7lv3RQbQ/nature.2013.13024The need to swim efficiently makes seabirds poor fliers.The need to swim efficiently makes seabirds poor fliers.

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]]>Why penguins cannot flyMatt Kaplandoi:10.1038/nature.2013.13024Nature News2013-05-20Nature News2013-05-202013-05-2010.1038/nature.2013.13024http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nature.2013.13024Newshttp://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/nature.2013.13024Cold viruses thrive in frosty conditionshttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/05vi-xpdORs/nature.2013.13025Icy temperatures chill the immune response that thwarts the common cold.Icy temperatures chill the immune response that thwarts the common cold.

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]]>Cold viruses thrive in frosty conditionsBeth Moledoi:10.1038/nature.2013.13025Nature News2013-05-20Nature News2013-05-202013-05-2010.1038/nature.2013.13025http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nature.2013.13025Newshttp://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/nature.2013.13025Antarctic neutrino observatory detects unexplained high-energy particleshttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/9NfxkPj7YKA/nature.2013.13026A preliminary analysis from the IceCube detector reveals more than two dozen neutrinos of unknown origin.A preliminary analysis from the IceCube detector reveals more than two dozen neutrinos of unknown origin.

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]]>Antarctic neutrino observatory detects unexplained high-energy particlesJohn Matsondoi:10.1038/nature.2013.13026Nature News2013-05-20Nature News2013-05-202013-05-2010.1038/nature.2013.13026http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nature.2013.13026Newshttp://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/nature.2013.13026Scientists look to Saudi Arabia for coronavirus clueshttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/M5x_PvR00XM/nature.2013.13000The country has had the most infections so far, but has released little information.The country has had the most infections so far, but has released little information.

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]]>Scientists look to Saudi Arabia for coronavirus cluesDavid Cyranoskidoi:10.1038/nature.2013.13000Nature News2013-05-17Nature News2013-05-172013-05-1710.1038/nature.2013.13000http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nature.2013.13000Newshttp://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/nature.2013.13000Pregnancy test helped to bring frog-killing fungus to the UShttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/vr173RfN4ww/nature.2013.13013Imported African animals released into the wild spread chytridiomycosis.Imported African animals released into the wild spread chytridiomycosis.

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]]>Pregnancy test helped to bring frog-killing fungus to the USdoi:10.1038/nature.2013.13013Nature News2013-05-17Nature News2013-05-172013-05-1710.1038/nature.2013.13013http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nature.2013.13013Newshttp://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/nature.2013.13013South Africa's research spending slows downhttp://feeds.nature.com/~r/NatureNewsComment/~3/njQoqRBM7MY/nature.2013.13017Funding drop may thwart ambitions to lead economic development in Africa.Funding drop may thwart ambitions to lead economic development in Africa.

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]]>South Africa's research spending slows downLinda Nordlingdoi:10.1038/nature.2013.13017Nature News2013-05-17Nature News2013-05-172013-05-1710.1038/nature.2013.13017http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nature.2013.13017Newshttp://www.nature.com/doifinder/10.1038/nature.2013.13017