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Researchers Find New Translocation; Weak Spots in DNA Cause Genetic DiseaseA genetics research team based at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia continues to discover recu...
Beware the smell of bitter almonds. Why do many food plants contain cyanide? In murder mysteries, the detective usually diagnoses cyanide poisoning by the scent of bitter almond...
Study finds structural brain alterations in patients with irritable bowel syndromeA large academic study has demonstrated structural changes in specific brain regions in female patie...
Excellence programs do not identify safest hospitals for bariatric surgeryNew data emerges this week about the safety of bariatric surgery and the quality of hospitals that p...
Study: Weight issues move up need for walkers, canes, other devicesObese older adults are more likely to use walkers, canes and other mobility devices at a younger age...
Two Catalysts Are Better Than OneMuch like two children in the back seat of a car, it can be challenging to get two catalysts to coop...
Best hope for saving Arctic sea ice is cutting soot emissions, says Stanford researcherSoot from the burning of fossil fuels and solid biofuels contributes far more to global warming than...
Dense Bones Linked to Raised Risk for Prostate CancerMen who develop prostate cancer, especially the more aggressive and dangerous forms that spread thro...
Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Children Undergoing Heart Surgery Does Not Affect Neurocognitive FunctionSchool-aged children who undergo cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) during surgery for congenital heart de...
In the 'neck' of time: Scientists unravel key evolutionary trait leading to better brain powerBy deciphering the genetics in humans and fish, scientists now believe that the neck - that little b...
Sea snail saliva may become new treatment for most severe painScientists have developed a new version of a medication, first isolated from the saliva of sea snail...
Calcium Connections: Penn Researchers Discover Basic Pathway for Maintaining Cell's Fuel StoresUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Medicine researchers have described a previously unknown biolog...
Super-sizing a cancer drug minimizes side effects: A new way to package cisplatinResearchers design a new version of cisplatin that spares the kidneys, letting doctors use higher do...
Treatment to Prevent Strokes Varies Nationwide Treatment to clear up blockage in the carotid arteries of the neck to prevent stroke is highly varia...
Scientists Set Sail to Map the Arctic SeafloorAmerican and Canadian scientists are setting sail this summer to map the Arctic seafloor and gather ...
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