A new research report reveals a potentially new therapeutic target for preventing or stopping preterm…
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Antarctic sea ice may be a source of mercury in southern ocean fish and birds
New research has found methylmercury — a potent neurotoxin – in sea ice in the…
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Autism genes identified using new approach
Researchers have developed a machine-learning approach that for the first time analyzes the entire human…
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Higher BMI not associated with increased risk of heart attack or early death, twin study shows
A study of 4,046 genetically identical twin pairs with different amounts of body fat shows…
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DNA’s dynamic nature makes it well-suited to serve as the blueprint of life
A new study could explain why DNA and not RNA, its older chemical cousin, is…
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Swapping substrates improves edges of graphene nanoribbons
Miniscule ribbons of graphene are highly sought-after building blocks for semiconductor devices because of their…
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Handheld device takes high-resolution images of children’s retinas
Engineers and physicians have developed a handheld device capable of capturing images of a retina…
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Study examines symptom spikes in kids after concussion
Symptom exacerbations after concussion appeared to be common in a secondary analysis of a clinical…
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High animal protein intake associated with higher, plant protein with lower mortality rate
The largest study to examine the effects of different sources of dietary protein found that…
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New rare congenital heart disease disorders found in children
In one of the largest international genetic studies of congenital heart disease, researchers have discovered…