Ovarian cancer should not be categorized as a single disease, but rather as a constellation…
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Molecular architectures see the light
Organic photovoltaics bear great potential for large-scale, cost-effective solar power generation. One challenge to be…
Some bacterial CRISPRs can snip RNA, too
Did you know the CRISPR/Cas9 system was derived from bacteria, which use it to fight…
Discovery of a gene associated with a set of poorly understood rare diseases
GEMC1 has been identified as a master gene for the generation of multiciliated cells —…
Homeschooled kids sleep more than others, study shows
Teens who are homeschooled benefit from healthier sleep habits than those who go to most…
Syrian academics face danger, limited options
The Syrian civil war, which began in 2011, continues to result in death, destruction and…
What happens to pharmaceuticals in the digestive system of a bird?
Measuring how commonly-prescribed pharmaceuticals behave in the guts of starlings is a daunting task, but…
Hair forensics could yield false positives for cocaine use
Hair analysis has become standard practice for determining whether someone has abused illicit drugs. But…
Researchers stack the odds for novel optoelectronic 2-D materials
Stacking layers of nanometer-thin semiconducting materials at different angles is a new approach to designing…
Chronic kidney disease in cats: Expert guidance on a quality of life issue
Chronic kidney disease is a common, complex and progressive disease that is estimated to affect…