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Certain metabolites linked to stem cell function in the intestine
Researchers have found that high levels of ketone bodies, molecules produced by the breakdown of fat,…
Scorpion toxin that targets 'wasabi receptor' may help solve mystery of chronic pain
Researchers have discovered a scorpion toxin that targets the ‘wasabi receptor,’ a chemical-sensing protein found in…
Community Letter regarding NASA’s Lunar Discovery and Exploration Program
Community Letter regarding NASA’s Lunar Discovery and Exploration Program Click here for original story,…
Rising summer heat could soon endanger travelers on annual Muslim pilgrimage
Over two million Muslim travelers just finished the annual religious pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, traveling…
Are we really protecting rivers from pollution? It's hard to say, and that's a problem
More public and private resources than ever are being directed to protecting and preserving aquatic ecosystems…
Slow electrons to combat cancer
Slow electons can be used to destroy cancer cells – but how exactly this happens has…
E-cigs can trigger same lung changes seen in smokers, emphysema
Scientists found that the lungs of vapers — like the lungs of smokers — have elevated…
Computer model could help test new sickle cell drugs
A new computer model that captures the dynamics of the red blood cell sickling process could…
Enzyme that helps protect us from stress linked to liver cancer growth
An enzyme induced by stress to help reduce production of damaging free radicals is also used…