A genome-wide association study reveals that the amount of weight loss after gastric bypass surgery…
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Kids with conduct problems may have brains that under-react to painful images: May increase risk of adult psychopathy
When children with conduct problems see images of others in pain, key parts of their…
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Gene mutations associated with nearsightedness identified
Mutations in a gene that helps regulate copper and oxygen levels in eye tissue are…
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Adult cells transformed into early-stage nerve cells, bypassing the pluripotent stem cell stage
Scientists have converted skin cells from people and monkeys into a cell that can form…
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Scientists revolutionize creation of genetically altered mice to model human disease
Scientists have efficiently created mouse models with multiple gene mutations in a matter of weeks….
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Backdoor Leads to Facebook and Multi-protocol Instant Messaging Worm
DORKBOT, which became notorious for spreading via social media and instant messaging applications (e.g.Skype and…
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Backdoor Leads to Facebook and Multi-protocol Instant Messaging Worm
DORKBOT, which became notorious for spreading via social media and instant messaging applications (e.g.Skype and…
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Focus on STD, not cancer prevention, to promote HPV vaccine use
The HPV vaccine can prevent both cervical cancer and a nasty sexually transmitted disease in…
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Seat belt research aims to increase child safety on the road
Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death and injury among children. Researchers have found…
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Mechanism for how grapes reduce heart failure associated with hypertension identified
Grapes are able to reduce heart failure associated with hypertension by increasing the activity of…