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Plants Grown in Space Are More Susceptible to Microbes

Salads grown on the International Space Station are more susceptible to microbes, increasing the risk of a foodborne illness outbreak that may derail a mission.
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Children From Poorer Households Are Less Responsive to Reward

An MIT study finds the brains of children who grow up in less affluent households are less responsive to rewarding experiences.
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Domestic Violence Linked to Unique Pattern of Brain Damage

Women who had experienced intimate partner violence had a unique pattern of substantial brain damage, reveals a new study.
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Cameroon Launches Historic Malaria Vaccine Rollout

Cameroon today launched the RTS,S malaria vaccine into its routine national immunization services, becoming the first country to do so outside the malaria vaccine pilot programme that was carried out in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi.
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New 3D-Printable Material for Sustainable Flatpanel Displays and Wearable Tech

New 3D-printable material could enable cheaper, less toxic manufacturing processes for next-gen OLED televisions, smartphones, light fixtures, and wearable devices
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Link Between Testosterone and Anxiety Identified

Clinical evidence has hinted at a close connection between low testosterone levels and anxiety, and new research has detailed the nature of this link.
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Anti-Cancer Compound May Also Treat Kidney Cysts

Researchers have found that a compound originally developed as a potential cancer treatment holds promise for treating polycystic kidney disease.
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What Are Extracellular RNAs Doing Outside of Their Comfort Zone?

In recent years scientists have been surprised to find RNAs outside of their cellular comfort zone. A Yale study offers insight into what they’re doing there.
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DNA Methylation Important for Craniofacial Development

Cleft lip and palate are the most common craniofacial birth defects in humans. Yet despite decades of research, it’s still not known what causes most cases or what can be done to prevent them.
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Distinct Patterns of Fatty Acid Attachment Uncovered in Proteins

Researchers have revealed critical patterns of fatty acid attachment to proteins in the model organism C. elegans, which could enhance our understanding of disease.
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