A network of proteins underlying the plasma membrane keeps epithelial cells in shape and maintains…
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Lab Demonstrates 3-D Printing In Glass
A team of engineers and artists has developed a way to create glass objects using…
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Excess Body Weight Causes Over 124,000 New Cancers A Year In Europe: New Estimates
At least 124,000 new cancers in 2008 in Europe may have been caused by excess…
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Secrets Of The Sandcastle Worm Could Yield A Powerful Medical Adhesive
Scientists have copied the natural glue secreted by a tiny sea creature called the sandcastle…
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What’s government’s role in making the Web secure? (AP)
AP – There is no kill switch for the Internet, no secret on-off button in…
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Social Malpractice: Medical Students Who Share Too Much
From Facebook to YouTube to personal blogs, future doctors are crossing the line — and…
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Young Adults Visit Doctors Least At An Age When Risky Behavior Peaks
The prevalence of substance abuse, sexually transmitted diseases, homicide and motor vehicle crashes all peak…
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Climate Change Mitigation Strategies Ignore Carbon Cycling Processes Of Inland Waters, Scientists Say
Scientists argue that current international strategies to mitigate manmade carbon emissions and address climate change…
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Vaccine Expert Advises: Immunization Should Be Given As Early In Life As Possible
Parents should not be worried that early vaccination would overwhelm their babies, a vaccine expert…
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New Take On Why Social Cues Confuse Babies And Dogs In Classic Hiding Game
A study by developmental scientists challenges the conclusions of two recent studies on how babies…