Much of the influence on climate from air pollution in East Asia is driven by…
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Tuning the instrument: Spider webs as vibration transmission structures
Two years ago, scientists revealed that, when plucked like a guitar string, spider silk transmits…
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Healthcare corruption taken to task by technology, study shows
Mobile phone technology could help to beat bad practices in healthcare delivery, research suggests. Innovations…
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Throughout history, humans have preferred their pigs to be black, suggests study
An international team of researchers studied the mitochondrial DNA and MC1R gene sequences in tissue…
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Simulation study highlights potential driving risk posed by patients with obstructive sleep apnea
The potential driving risk posed by patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is highlighted in…
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Structure of mammalian protein complex of respiratory chain solved at atomic level
The mitochondrial Complex I plays a central role in cellular respiration and energy metabolism. The…
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Rumor patterns on social media during emergencies
Chat and social media apps like WhatsApp and Facebook have drastically sped up the pace…
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TB can persist in lungs despite treatment, researchers find
It has been known that the microbe that causes TB, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, can persist in…
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Flycatcher genome sheds light on causes of mutations
A research team has determined the complete genetic code of 11 members of a flycatcher…
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Similarities found between how ancient and modern fish survived youth
The discovery of a group of young, prehistoric fish fossils provides some insights into the…