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by Seth Augenstein
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Organ 'Crosstalk:' Fatty Liver Can Cause Damage to Other Organs
Studies show that not only the extent, but above all the location and function of adipose tissue play a decisive role in the development of diabetes.
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by German Center for Diabetes Research
8.18.2017
2:15pm
Chemistry
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A Heart Made of Spider Silk
Researchers from Erlangen and Bayreuth investigate the potential of spider silk protein for engineering artificial cardiac tissue.
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by Friedrich-Alexander-Universität
8.18.2017
2:00pm
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New Chemical Process Could Reduce Nitrogen Oxides from Diesel Exhaust
Chemical engineers have discovered a catalytic process that could help curb emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) from diesel-powered vehicles, a priority air...
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by University of Notre Dame
8.18.2017
1:54pm
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Smokers 20 Percent More Likely to Quit When Cigarettes Cost $1 More
Older smokers are usually more set in their ways, but a dollar increase in cigarette prices makes them 20 percent more likely to quit.
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by Drexel University
8.18.2017
1:51pm
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Why Humans are More Likely to Catch Avian Flu from Birds Than Other Humans
Avian flu can be transmitted from birds to humans; transmission among humans, however, is limited. The reason may be an eggshell-like mineral layer that the...
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by Dr. Ruikang Tang, Wiley, Angewandte Chemie International Edition
8.18.2017
1:43pm
Chemistry
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Poisonings Went Hand in Hand with Drinking Water in Pompeii
The ancient Romans were famous for their advanced water supply. But the drinking water in the pipelines was probably poisoned on a scale that may have led to...
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by University of Southern Denmark
8.18.2017
9:59am
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Cholesterol Crystals are Sure Sign Heart Attack May Loom
A new study on 240 emergency room patients shows just how much of a role a person’s cholesterol plays, when in a crystallized state, during a heart attack.
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by Michigan State University
8.18.2017
9:52am
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Antibiotics Found to Weaken Body's Ability to Fight off Disease
Adding another reason for doctors to avoid the overuse of antibiotics, new research shows that a reduction in the variety of microbes in the gut interferes...
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by University of Virginia Health System
8.18.2017
9:48am
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Female Mouse Embryos Actively Remove Male Reproductive Systems
A protein called COUP-TFII determines whether a mouse embryo develops a male reproductive tract, according to researchers. The discovery changes the long-...
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by NIH/National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
8.18.2017
9:44am
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Eye Scan Could Detect Key Signs of Alzheimer's Years Before Symptoms Present
Neuroscience investigators have found that Alzheimer's disease affects the retina similarly to the way it affects the brain. The study also revealed that an...
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by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
8.18.2017
9:39am
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Gene Catalog of Ocean Microbiome Reveals Surprises
Microbes dominate the planet, especially the ocean, and help support the entire marine food web. In a recent report a team details the largest single-site...
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by University of Hawaii at Manoa
8.18.2017
9:31am
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Mylan EpiPen Medicaid Scam: Competitor Sanofi Blew the Whistle
Mylan jacked up the price of a life-saving EpiPen by 400 percent over six years – but knowingly claimed it was a generic to avoid paying a full Medicaid rebate...
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by Seth Augenstein
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8.17.2017
3:07pm
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Outdoor Light at Night Could be Linked to Breast Cancer Risk in Women
Women who live in areas with higher levels of outdoor light at night may be at higher risk for breast cancer than those living in areas with lower levels,...
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by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
8.17.2017
2:43pm
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Climate Change
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Mosses Used to Evaluate Atmospheric Conditions in Urban Areas
Researchers have developed a method to evaluate atmospheric conditions using mosses (bryophytes) in urban areas, a development that could facilitate broader...
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by Hokkaido University
8.17.2017
2:34pm
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Powerful Potential Pain Reliever Discovered
A team of scientists discovered what they say is a powerful pain reliever that acts on a previously unknown pain pathway. The synthetic compound, known as UKH-...
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by University of Texas at Austin
8.17.2017
2:28pm
Ethology
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Whales Turn Tail at Ocean Mining Noise
A new international study has measured the effect of loud sounds on migrating humpback whales as concern grows as oceans become noisier.
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by University of Queensland
8.17.2017
2:22pm
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Archaeology
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Turkey Bones May Help Trace Fate of Ancient Cliff Dwellers
Researchers say they have found a new clue into the mysterious exodus of ancient cliff-dwelling people from the Mesa Verde area of Colorado more than 700 years...
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by Dan Elliot, Associated Press
8.17.2017
2:13pm
Wellness
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Peanut Allergies Cured in Children, Australian Scientists Report
Peanut allergies are relatively common, and plenty deadly for sufferers. The prevalence of the reaction has swelled over several decades. An Australian team of...
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by Seth Augenstein
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8.17.2017
10:10am
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Syringe Pump Delivers Smooth Low Flow, High Accuracy
The IMI Norgren Cadent 3 syringe pumpe from IMI Precision Engineering enables greater precision for complex imaging.
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by IMI Precision Engineering
8.17.2017
10:01am
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Aven’s 1500W Heat Gun offers precise heat control with a sharp LCD display.
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by Aven Inc.
8.17.2017
9:57am
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Ocean Exploration Uncovers One of Cuba's Hidden Natural Treasures
A research mission uncovered details of one of Cuba's hidden natural treasures. After nearly two years of planning, the team has explored never-before-studied...
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by Florida Atlantic University
8.17.2017
9:53am
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Dissolvable, Easy-to-use Milk Capsules Developed
Have your coffee without spilling the milk: researchers developed a milk capsule that dissolves when placed in a hot drink. Not only does this reduce the...
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by Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg
8.17.2017
9:50am
Space
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Archaeologists Investigate Life on the International Space Station
When most people think of archaeology, images of bones, ancient artifacts, and dig sites come to mind. But researchers are taking a new approach to archaeology...
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by Laura Panjwani, Editor, R&D Magazine
8.17.2017
9:44am
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Researchers Find a Way to Combat Pharmacoterrorism
Using a novel molecular analysis technique, scientists identified the chemical underpinnings of Captagon, also known as fenethylline, an illegal amphetamine-...
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by Scripps Research Institute
8.17.2017
9:31am
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Turning Pollen into a Low-cost Fertilizer
As the world population continues to balloon, agricultural experts puzzle over how farms will produce enough food to keep up with demand. One tactic involves...
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by American Chemical Society
8.17.2017
9:22am
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Are Stem Cells the Link Between Bacteria and Cancer?
Gastric carcinoma is one of the most common causes of cancer-related deaths, primarily because most patients present at an advanced stage. The main cause of...
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by Max Planck Society
8.17.2017
9:08am
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Possible Roots of Schizophrenia Uncovered
An abundance of an amino acid called methionine, which is common in meat, cheese and beans, may provide new clues to the fetal brain development that can...
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by University of California, Irvine
8.16.2017
3:08pm
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Test Differentiates Between Lyme Disease, Similar Illness
Lyme disease is the most commonly reported vector-borne illness in the United States. But it can be confused with similar conditions, including Southern Tick-...
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by Colorado State University
8.16.2017
3:02pm
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DNA ‘Deep Sequencing’ Catches Cancers Early
Cancers can be successfully fought or eradicated, if caught early enough. Now, a study outlines a potentially game-changing screening methodology to catch some...
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by Seth Augenstein
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8.16.2017
2:52pm
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New Economic History of Ancient Rome Uncovered
Some of the mystery behind one of Sicily's largest ancient Roman villas is now solved thanks to a team of archeologists. They're the first to successfully...
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by University of South Florida
8.16.2017
2:43pm
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Soil Microbes Persist through National Mall Facelift
It's not every day United States history mixes with microbes in the soil. But when the turf on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. was replaced, it offered...
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by American Society of Agronomy
8.16.2017
2:30pm