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Surprisingly long lifetime of high adhesion property of plasma-treated Polytetrafluoroethylene
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), or Telfon® as it is better known, is used in a variety of…
How to disrupt bacteria to better treat infections
Bacteria are everywhere. And despite widespread belief, not all bacteria are ‘bad.’ However, to combat…
Meet ‘DeeDee,’ a distant, dim member of our solar system
Using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), astronomers have revealed extraordinary details about a recently…
Potential therapy to prevent ‘chemobrain’ in cancer patients
A compound called ‘KU-32’ prevents cognitive decline in rats caused by chemotherapy treatment, research shows….
New lettuce genome assembly offers clues to success of huge plant family
A treasure-trove of genetic information has been unlocked about lettuce and related plants, completing the…
New imaging technique shows effectiveness of cystic fibrosis drug
Cystic fibrosis currently has no cure, though a drug approved by the Food and Drug…
The problem expands for avocado growers: 9 beetle species carry deadly fungus
Many people love their avocados – not to mention guacamole dip. So it was bad…
Musical beds: Co-sleeping is more common than some parents admit
Parents know that co-sleeping is considered a no-no, but many still allow their children to…
Overuse injuries more common in kids who specialize in individual sport
Young athletes who specialize in an individual sport – such as gymnastics, tennis and dance…