health & fitness
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First few millimeters of the leaf margin identify palm species in a new key to Syagrus
An incredible amount of information is contained in the very first few millimeters of the leaflet margin of species in the Neotropical palm genus...
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High prevalence of CRE in Washington, D.C. healthcare facilities
Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE), a family of highly pathogenic antibiotic-resistant organisms, are endemic across Washington, D.C....
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Smart materials used in ultrasound behave similar to water
Researchers have provided new insight into piezoelectrics materials, a smart material used in ultrasound technology. While forming the most...
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Jerusalem tower younger than thought
Gihon Spring was crucial to the survival of its inhabitants, and archaeologists had uncovered the remains of a massive stone tower built to guard...
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Giving children a voice in clinical trials
Children as young as 8 years old with incurable cancer can reliably characterize the impact an experimental therapy has on their symptoms and...
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Cardiac stem cells from heart disease patients may be harmful
A new study finds that stem cell therapy may harm heart disease patients.
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Casualty care guidelines developed by the military are directly transferable to improve the practice of wilderness medicine
Many of the lessons learned on the battlefield translate well to the austere conditions encountered every day in the wilderness. A lack of...
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'Magic' alloy could spur next generation of solar cells
In what could be a major step forward for a new generation of solar cells called 'concentrator photovoltaics,' researchers have developed a new...
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How to educate future therapists more effectively
In the classroom, what's the line between education and personal experience? In the course of a North American and UK study, a researcher found...
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Raucous crystals: Acoustic emissions from organic martensite analogues
Some organic crystals jump around when heated up. This happens because of an extremely fast change in their crystal structure. Scientists have now...
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Modeling the brain with 'Lego bricks'
Researchers have developed a computational method that could be used to guide surgeons during brain surgery.
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Targeting immune cells that help tumors stay hidden could improve immunotherapy
Researchers have discovered a clue that could unlock the potential of immunotherapy drugs to successfully treat more cancers. The findings were...