Recent large-scale genomic analyses have uncovered dozens of common genetic variants that are associated with…
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Strength training still advisable in older age
Many over-65-year-olds are frail, or in a preliminary stage of frailty. A new study aims…
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Science and medicine have ‘publication pollution’ problem, according to medical ethicist
The scientific community is facing a ‘pollution problem’ in academic publishing, one that poses a…
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The Fine Line Between Ad and Adware: A Closer Look at the MDash SDK
Just last month, there were reports that Google removed three apps from its Play Store as they…
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The Fine Line Between Ad and Adware: A Closer Look at the MDash SDK
Just last month, there were reports that Google removed three apps from its Play Store as they…
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Supernova ‘crime scene,’ shows single white dwarf to blame
Astronomers have determined the pre-explosion mass of a white dwarf star that blew up thousands…
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Optics, nanotechnology combined to create low-cost sensor for gases
Engineers have combined innovative optical technology with nanocomposite thin-films to create a new type of…
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Being born in lean times is bad news for baboons
The saying ‘what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger’ may not hold up to scientific…
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Herpesvirus activates RIG-I receptor to evade body’s immune system
Using herpesvirus, molecular immunologists have discovered a cellular process that activates a critical immune defense…
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Oil dispersant used in Gulf Oil Spill causes lung and gill injuries to humans and aquatic animals, also identifies protective enzyme
New research suggests that Corexit EC9500A, an oil-dispersal agentl, contributes to damage to epithelium cells…