The Materials Project, a Google-like database of material properties aimed at accelerating innovation, has released…
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Whole-exome sequencing predicts which bladder cancers, cell lines respond to cisplatin
A new study describes mutational landscape of bladder cancer cell lines, demonstrates that alterations in…
Strangers reach mutual understanding through talking, asking questions, not from non-verbal cues
When two strangers meet and interact for the first time, the extent to which they…
Immune system blood cell a potential marker for sinus polyp regrowth
In an effort to identify a simple, reliable way to track the course of nasal…
Modeling the correct doses for disease-fighting drugs
In treating diseases with drugs, dosing is critical; too little is ineffective, while too much…
New compound shows potential for triple-negative breast cancer
A promising new compound has been identified for targeting one of the most aggressive types…
Scientists observe supermassive black hole feeding on cold gas
For the first time, astronomers have detected billowy clouds of cold, clumpy gas streaming toward…
How altered gut microbes cause obesity
Obesity is linked to changes in our gut microbes — the trillions of tiny organisms…
New chromosome origin element identified
Scientists have discovered a new essential sequence within bacterial genomes required for DNA replication —…
Constipated? Study finds surprising cause
A new study has shown a surprising link between constipation and herpes infection. The finding…