In the new age of coalition governments, the question of whether two heads are better…
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Genetic rarity found: A mutation that restores health
Errors in the copying of genes during cell division can cause numerous diseases, including cancer….
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Macrophages: The ‘defense’ cells that help throughout the body
The term “macrophage” conjures images of a hungry white blood cell gobbling invading bacteria. However,…
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Novel mechanism protects plants against freezing; Insights could add to understanding of drought tolerance also
New nesearch helps explain how plants protect themselves from freezing temperatures and could lead to…
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Analysis of Ashkenazi Jewish genomes reveals diversity, history
Through genomic analysis, researchers have shown that the Ashkenazi Jewish population is genetically more diverse…
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El Niños are growing stronger, NASA/NOAA study finds
A relatively new type of El Niño, which has its warmest waters in the central-equatorial…
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Leaving College Brings End To Son’s Parental Subsidies (Dear Abby)
Dear Abby – DEAR ABBY: Our son, “Jason,” has decided to leave college with only…
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India BlackBerry solution needs to pass through trials: source (Reuters)
Reuters – Any solution provided by Research in Motion, makers of BlackBerry smartphones, must pass…
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Students need help to save money, but don’t always know it, study finds
Students could use help saving more money, but they don’t always know it. If they…
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Adulteration of milk products and pet food with melamine underscores weaknesses of traditional methods, experts say
Recent incidents of adulteration involving infant formula, other milk products and pet food with the…