Prion diseases are slow degenerative brain diseases that occur in people and various other mammals. No…
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The shape of the continental shelf off the southern Mexican coast played a role in the…
Vitamin B12 breakthrough for more complete Vegetarian and Vegan diets
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Brain abnormality indicates general risk for mental illness
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Young people are choosing marijuana before cigarettes and alcohol
More young people are turning to marijuana as their first substance of choice, rather than smoking…
Feeding habits of ancient elephants uncovered from grass fragments stuck in their teeth
A new study examined the feeding habits of ancient elephant relatives that inhabited Central Asia some…
Materials scientists develop new forming technology: Processing glass like a polymer
Pure quartz glass is highly transparent and resistant to thermal, physical, and chemical impacts. These are…
Mechanism underlying malformation associated with severe epilepsy is revealed
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