Higher levels of cell chatter boost amyloid beta in the brain regions that Alzheimer’s hits…
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Rare deep-sea starfish stuck in juvenile body plan
Scientists have combined embryological observations, genetic sequencing, and supercomputing to determine that small disk-shaped animals…
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CPR efforts successful on man with no pulse for 96 minutes
By all counts, the 54-year-old man who collapsed on a recent winter night in rural…
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Animal studies reveal new route to treating heart disease
Scientists have shown in laboratory experiments in mice that blocking the action of a signaling…
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Malware attack specifically targets Mac users
It’s not unusual for a new malware attack to pop up on the Internet every…
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Malware attack specifically targets Mac users
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Caves and their dripstones reveal the uplift of mountains
Geologists from Austria and the UK report on ancient cave systems discovered near the summits…
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Statins may stave off septic lung damage, new research finds
Statins may be best known for their ability to reduce cholesterol, but a new research…
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Lichen evolved on two tracks, like marsupials and mammals
Lichen — those drab, fuzzy growths found on rocks and trees — aren’t as cuddly…
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Researchers find more efficient way to steer laser beams
For many practical applications involving lasers, it’s important to be able to control the direction…