science
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Combination therapy treats leishmaniasis, HIV patientsCoinfection with visceral leishmaniasis (VL) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has been observed in at least 35 countries on four continents...
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Artificially produced cells communicate with each other
Researchers have for the first time created artificial cell assemblies that can communicate with each other. The cells, separated by fatty...
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New thermoelectric material delivers record performance
Taking advantage of recent advances in using theoretical calculations to predict the properties of new materials, researchers have discovered a new...
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Gene therapy blocks peripheral nerve damage in mice
Scientists have developed a gene therapy that blocks axonal degeneration, preventing axon destruction in mice and suggesting a therapeutic strategy...
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Size matters: To livebearer fish, big fins are a big deal
Biologists studied the evolution of 40 molly and Limia species, and concluded dorsal fin displays arose first for males to compete with other...
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Wired for obesity
Researchers have discovered a set of genes that help to establish brain connections governing body weight.
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Blocking hormone uptake burns more fat
A newly discovered regulatory mechanism helps the body control the rate of fat metabolism, according to a new study. The finding may lead to new...
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Scientists accidentally engineer mice with unusually short and long tails
Researchers from two groups studying mouse development have accidentally created mice with unusually long and unusually short tails. Their findings...
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Individual lichens can have up to three fungi
Individual lichens may contain up to three different fungi, according to new research from an international team of researchers. This evidence...
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Stress fracture? Your foot hitting pavement wasn't the main problem
It starts as a persistent and irritating pain in the foot or lower leg, then it gets more intense, maybe with swelling, and soon a runner knows...
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New hope for stem cell approach to treating diabetes
Researchers have tweaked the recipe for coaxing human stem cells into insulin-secreting beta cells and shown that the resulting cells are more...
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Reinforcement learning expedites 'tuning' of robotic prosthetics
Researchers have developed an intelligent system for 'tuning' powered prosthetic knees, allowing patients to walk comfortably with the prosthetic...
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The Cranberries reveal final songs with Dolores O'RiordanThe Cranberries have marked the first anniversary of Dolores O'Riordan's death with the new single from what will be their final album.