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Firefly protein lights up degenerating muscles, aiding muscular-dystrophy research
Scientists have created a mouse model of muscular dystrophy in which degenerating muscle tissue gives…
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Link between inherited endocrine tumor syndrome and much-studied cell pathway
The protein menin suppresses signaling in the much-studied Hedgehog pathway in endocrine organs. Menin mutations…
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ERs have become de facto psych wards
Long waits for insurance authorization allowing psychiatric patients to be admitted to the hospital from…
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Humans passing drug resistance to wildlife in protected areas in Africa
Researchers have discovered that humans are passing antibiotic resistance to wildlife, especially in protected areas…
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What planets are made of: Findings establish counterintuitive potential planet-forming materials
Scientists have made a startling prediction that challenges existing chemical models and current understanding of…
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(Lack of) Android Updates To Come Under FTC Scrutiny?
Last week, a rather interesting complaint was filed before the Federal Trade Commission. In a…
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(Lack of) Android Updates To Come Under FTC Scrutiny?
Last week, a rather interesting complaint was filed before the Federal Trade Commission. In a…
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New genetic links to juvenile arthritis found
Researchers report they have increased the number of confirmed genes linked to juvenile idiopathic arthritis…
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Targeted screening for hepatitis C is cost-effective
Researchers have found that targeted screening for populations with a higher estimated prevalence for hepatitis…