science
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Antibodies linked to heart attacksLevels of antiphospholipid antibodies, which are associated with rheumatic diseases, are also elevated in myocardial infarction without any...
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Brain wave device enhances memory function
The entrainment of theta brain waves with a commercially available device not only enhances theta wave activity, but also boosts memory...
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Mars: Oxygen-rich, life-supporting liquid water?
Given the right circumstances, water on Mars could hold more oxygen than previously believed, theoretically enough to support aerobic respiration,...
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NASA's first image of Mars from a CubeSat
NASA's MarCO mission was designed to find out if briefcase-sized spacecraft called CubeSats could survive the journey to deep space. Now, MarCO --...
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For some young adults, the 2016 US election was a 'traumatic experience'
A new study shows that for 25 percent of young adults given a psychological assessment, the 2016 US presidential election race between Donald Trump...
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New target of alcohol in the brain
When alcohol enters the brain, it causes neurons in a specialized region called the ventral tegmental area, or VTA -- also known as the "pleasure...
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In kids with autism, short questionnaire may detect GI disorders
Though they can be difficult to detect, gastrointestinal disorders are common in kids with autism, sometimes causing anger, aggression, and other...
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Availability of nitrogen to plants is declining as climate warms
Researchers have found that global changes, including warming temperatures and increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, are causing a...
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Common genetic link in lung ailments
An international research team has identified a genetic connection between rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease and idiopathic...
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Fracking wastewater accumulation found in freshwater mussels' shells
Elevated concentrations of strontium, an element associated with oil and gas wastewaters, have accumulated in the shells of freshwater mussels...
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Genetic profile for a section of Aspergillus fungi
Aspergillus is an important fungal genus, with roles in agriculture, biotechnology, human health, enzyme production and food fermentation....
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Antipsychotics ineffective for treating ICU delirium
A large multi-site study has found that critically ill patients are not benefiting from antipsychotic medications that have been used to treat...
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'My memory is foggy': Selma Blair reveals MS diagnosisSelma Blair has revealed she has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.