One of the holy grails in diabetes research is to discover molecules that stimulate beta…
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Microbes generate electricity while cleaning up nuclear waste
Researchers have unraveled the mystery of how microbes generate electricity while cleaning up nuclear waste…
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Innovative nanoparticle purification system uses magnetic fields
A team of scientists has invented a new system that uses magnetism to purify hybrid…
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Loss of key estrogen regulator may lead to metabolic syndrome and atherosclerosis
Researchers have demonstrated that the loss of a key protein that regulates estrogen and immune…
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Researchers create new Urban Network Analysis toolbox
MIT researchers have created a new Urban Network Analysis (UNA) toolbox that enables urban designers…
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FDA clears biomarker test for ovarian cancer
Recent approval by the US Food and Drug Administration clears the path for nationwide use…
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99-cent pricing may not be worth the penny, says expert
Just-below pricing, or 99-cent endings, is a common marketing tool used to attract customers looking…
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Volunteering to help others could lead to better health; Reduced mortality risk not seen in people motivated by self-centered reasons
People who volunteer may live longer than those who don’t, as long as their reasons…
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Quality problems more likely in offshore drug plants, study suggests
Drugs produced in offshore manufacturing plants — even those run by US manufacturers — pose…
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Innovation is step toward digital graphene transistors
Researchers are making progress in creating digital transistors using a material called graphene, potentially sidestepping…