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Human 'mini-noses' help explain why RSV infections are more severe in children than in adults

An infection with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) typically affects infants much harder than adults. While adults usually experience RSV as a mild cold, infants can develop more severe conditions, ...
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Microplastics found in nose tissue at base of brain, study says

Tiny plastic shards and fibers were found in the nose tissue of human cadavers, according to a small new study. The threads and microplastic pieces were discovered in the olfactory bulb, the part of ...

Did you know: Your nose is always in your sight — but your brain erases it from your vision

From a purely physical standpoint, the nose takes up a noticeable part of each eye’s visual field. Positioned directly between the eyes, it is constantly within view, meaning both eyes are always ...
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Human ‘mini-noses’ help understand why RSV infections are more severe in children than in adults

An infection with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) typically affects infants much harder than adults. While adults usually experience RSV as a mild cold, infants can develop more severe conditions, ...