Scientists have identified a gene responsible in some families for a devastating inherited kidney disorder,…
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Cosmic ice sculptures: Dust pillars in the Carina Nebula
Enjoying a frozen treat on a hot summer day can leave a sticky mess as…
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Targeted therapy decreases progression rate in thyroid cancer
The drug pazopanib may help revolutionize the care of patients with metastatic, rapidly progressive differentiated…
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Gene limits learning and memory in mice
Deleting a certain gene in mice can make them smarter by unlocking a mysterious region…
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Add it up: Crowd-fundraising can mean big bucks (AP)
AP – One project strapped dozens of digital cameras to kites and balloons and sent…
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Summary Box: Crowd-fundraising can mean big bucks (AP)
AP – THE CONCEPT: Websites such as Kickstarter and IndieGoGo let people with dream projects…
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Buildings iPhone app has a solid foundation for architecture lovers (Appolicious)
Appolicious – You don’t have to understand architecture to truly enjoy the beauty of the…
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Placebo effect significantly improves women’s sexual satisfaction, study shows
Many women with low sex drives reported greater sexual satisfaction after taking a placebo, according…
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Great Lakes water quality is focus of new research grant
How could climate change and our response to it affect the Great Lakes’ water quality?…
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Lack of access to healthy food may contribute to health disparities in kidney disease
Processed and fast foods enriched with phosphorus additives may play a role in health disparities…