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New Insect Repellent Smells and Tastes Bad to Flies

When using chemicals to control pests, it is important to use both insecticides and repellents. A new insect repellent acts on taste, pain and smell receptors to deter flies.
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Light Color May Have Limited Influence on Our Internal Clock

To what extent does the color of light influence our internal clock and sleep? The results of a study conducted in Basel shed light on this.
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Cannabis Users Less Reliant on Traditional Sleep Aids

A new study reports that people using cannabis to get a good night's sleep are less reliant on over-the-counter or prescription sleep aids.
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“Nanodrones” Enable Targeted Cancer Treatment

The research team has successfully developed unprecedented “NK cell-engaging nanodrones” capable of selectively targeting and eliminating cancer cells, offering a potential solution for intractable types of cancers.
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Machine Learning Boosts Search for New Materials

Scientists from the University of Rochester report that deep learning can supercharge the search for new materials by better leveraging the data produced by X-ray diffraction experiments.
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Researchers Develop New Polymers That Can Kill Bacteria

Dr. Quentin Michaudel and his research team have created a new family of polymers capable of killing bacteria without inducing antibiotic resistance — a major step in the fight against superbugs like E. coli and MRSA.
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Chemical Synthesis Using Titanium Dioxide: An Eco-Friendly Approach

New research has revealed that titanium dioxide could be an eco-friendly catalyst for organic chemical synthesis, particularly for thiochromenopyrroledione derivatives.
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New Model Unveiled for Studying Fungus Behind Pneumocystis Pneumonia

Tulane scientists have made crucial advancements in developing a model to study a fungus that causes Pneumocystis pneumonia in immunosuppressed patients and children.
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New Findings on GPCR Structure

An atomic-level investigation has revealed how each amino acid in GPCR contributes to receptor activity in the presence of ligands.
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Trial Targets the Vagus Nerve as a Treatment for Ulcerative Colitis

A new study published in Bioelectronic Medicine has investigated vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) as a new treatment for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

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