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A Closer Look at the Root of Protein Misfolding
Researchers have taken a detailed look at what causes protein misfolding to occur and how this can lead to toxicity down the line.
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Head-mounted Microscope Peers Into the Freely-moving Rat Brain
Scientists have created a head-mounted miniature microscope, the so-called fiberscope, that is capable of imaging all cortical layers of a freely moving rat.
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Biomarker Could Help Pinpoint Which Cancers Are Sensitive to Diabetes Drug
A newly identified biomarker could help scientists pinpoint which cancers are vulnerable to treatment with biguanides, a common class of medications used to control blood sugar in Type 2 diabetes.
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Physicists Offer a New “Spin” on Memory Storage
Researchers have reported a discovery in the development of spintronics, a new type of memory storage capable of processing information much faster than current technology while consuming less energy.
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17% Drop in Global Carbon Emissions at Peak of COVID-19 Lockdown Measures
The COVID-19 global lockdown has had an “extreme” effect on daily carbon emissions, but it is unlikely to last - according to a new analysis.
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Can Palm Oil Ever Be Sustainable?
The environmental, economic and social consequences of oil palm cultivation in Africa, Asia and Latin America have been investigated in a new study.
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Reductions in Antibiotic Dispensing Associated With Reductions in Resistant Infections
A new study investigated the relationship between primary care antibiotic dispensing and resistance in community-acquired urinary E. coli infections.
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Understanding Why Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Is So Lethal
A team has discovered how pancreatic cells lose their identity, acquire a new identity, and recruit nearby cells to help them grow, promote inflammation, and invade nearby tissues. This understanding could lead to new therapies similar to ones developed for other cancers.
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Uncovering Important Clues To Combat Ovarian Cancer
The rogue cellular engine that drives the majority of ovarian cancers remains frustratingly challenging to disable. A new study that compares cancerous tissue with normal fallopian tube samples has revealed important insights into this machinery.
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Diagnostic Fidget Spinner Enables Highly Sensitive and Rapid Diagnosis
A fidget spinner inspired microfluidic chip developed by researchers could be used to diagnose infectious diseases at the time and place of patient care.
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