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How a Brain Protein Helps Pancreatic Cancer Cells Survive

A recent discovery has lead to promising potential treatments for pancreatic cancer.
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Revealing Amber's Hidden Secrets

A team of paleontologists described two amber pieces found in sites in Teruel (Spain) with remains from vertebrates corresponding to the Early Cretaceous.
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Decades Old Electron Mystery Solved

Scientists have succeeded in explaining a completely different type of electron emission, which can occur in carbon materials such as graphite.
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Are Meal Kits as Healthy as They Make Out?

During the pandemic, handy meal kit delivery services are helping to develop home cooking habits incorporating healthy ingredients such as vegetables, and a balance of less harmful fats and salt. But are they really any better than home cooking or takeaways?
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Giant Bacterium Is a Master of Adaptability

Researchers led by the IGB have now discovered the freshwater bacterium, Achromatium oxaliferum lives in places that differ extremely in environmental conditions such as hot springs and ice water.
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Microorganisms in Bed Dust May Benefit Children's Health

Researchers have found a link between microorganisms living in the dust of children's beds and the children's own bacteria. The correlation suggests that microorganisms may reduce a child's risk of developing asthma, allergies and autoimmune diseases later on in life.
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Scientsists Make Diamonds at Room Temperature in Minutes

An international team of scientists has defied nature to make diamonds in minutes in a laboratory at room temperature.
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Oxford Coronavirus Vaccine Elicits a Robust Immune Response in Older Adults

Data from the ChAdOx1 nCov-2019 coronavirus vaccine study suggests that one of the groups most vulnerable to serious illness and death from COVID-19, could build robust immunity following vaccination.
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Differing Immune Responses Between Ethnically Divergent Populations Shape Virus Evolution

New research into the HIV-1 virus has shed light on an important factor in virus evolution, which is likely also to affect SARS-CoV-2, that could have important implications for vaccine development.
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State-of-the-Art Wireless Chip Advances Brain Stimulation Research

Researchers have developed a chip that is powered wirelessly and can be surgically implanted to read neural signals and stimulate the brain with both light and electrical current. The technology has been demonstrated successfully in rats and is designed for use as a research tool.
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