Approximately two million adults in the United States meet criteria for pathological gambling, and another…
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US health care reforms should use model developed in Canada, experts say
A model of health care developed by a Canadian doctor should be studied and copied…
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Malaria drug slows pancreatic cancer growth in mouse models
Scientists report they have used hydroxychloroquine, a drug routinely prescribed for malaria and rheumatoid arthritis,…
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Ferroelectric materials discovery could lead to better memory chips
Engineering researchers have found a way to improve the performance of ferroelectric materials, which have…
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Golf courses that reuse water irrigate too much, study suggests
Irrigation is one of the most controversial aspects in the sustainable management of golf courses….
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Northern peatlands a misunderstood player in climate change
Researchers have determined that the influence of northern peatlands on the prehistorical record of climate…
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Dairy farmer finds unusual forage grass
A grass breeder has rediscovered a forage grass that seems just right for today’s intensive…
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Tying the knot with computer-generated holograms: Winding optical path moves matter
In the latest twist on optical knots, physicists have discovered a new method to create…
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Finding of long-sought drug target structure may expedite drug discovery
Researchers have solved the 3-D structure of a key biological receptor. The finding has the…
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New laser technique opens doors for drug discovery
Researchers have demonstrated that a new laser technique can be used to measure the interactions…