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Creating ideal silicone molds faster and cheaper
The method of fabricating objects via silicone molding has a long tradition. Until now, however, creating…
Stone tools reveal modern human-like gripping capabilities 500,000 years ago
Research demonstrates that a technique used to produce stone tools that were first found half a…
Nice sunny days can grow into heat waves — and wildfires: summer weather is stalling
Stalling summer weather as we are experiencing right now in the Northern hemisphere can turn into…
Consuming milk at breakfast lowers blood glucose throughout the day
A change in breakfast routine may provide benefits for the management of type 2 diabetes, according…
New assay to detect genetic abnormalities in sarcomas outperforms conventional techniques
A report describes a new assay, anchored multiplex PCR (AMP)-based targeted next-generation-sequencing (NGS), with superior diagnostic…
Understanding urban issues through credit cards
Digital traces from credit card and mobile phone usage can be used to map urban lifestyles…
Antidepressant restores youthful flexibility to aging inhibitory neurons in mice
Inhibitory neurons in the aging brain show reduced growth and plasticity, likely contributing to declines in…
Autonomous gene expression control nanodevice will contribute to medical care
Researchers constructed integrated gene logic-chips called 'gene nanochips.' These self-contained nanochips can switch genes on or…
Illicit drug use could be higher than previously thought; soars during special events
America's drug problem may be even worse than officials realize. And illicit drugs are consumed at…