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New programs added in respiratory and cardio-metabolic diseases.

For large scale adoption of cannabis in medical formulations, the quality, consistency, and trust in the raw ingredients are essential. To date, no one has been able to solve this all-important riddle...Until now.

BC’s premier shellfish farming region is heavily contaminated with microplastics, according to a new study. The findings show action is required to reduce the environmental impact and entry to the food chain.

Researchers have discovered a new way that the protein RGS14 functions as a molecular brake on learning and memory

Scientitsts report that adult rat myelin actually stimulated axonal outgrowth in rat neural precursor cells (NPCs) and human induced pluripotent (iPSC)-derived neural stem cells (NSCs).

It turns out that works of art might be their own worst enemy — the canvases they were painted on can deteriorate over time. In an effort to combat this aging process, one group report that nanomaterials can provide multiple layers of reinforcement.

Companies announce a collaboration agreement to develop In Situ Hybridization (ISH) protocols for RNA and DNA targets in tissue using reagents provided by Vitro on Lunaphore’s rapid autostaining platform.

Primary exposure to carcinogenic PAHs is through diet, however new research shows that skin was the second-highest exposure route, with barbecue smoke one of the main culprits.

Clear, plastic aligners have been growing in popularity as alternatives to bulky, metal braces. And once the teeth are straightened, patients graduate to plastic retainers to maintain the perfect smile. But these appliances can become contaminated, so one group have developed a film to prevent bacteria from growing on them.

Why do populations have genetic diversity when 'Survival of the Fittest' suggests that only one gene pool should thrive? It's a question that is hard to answer experimentally. A new study looking at evolutionary change in real time in tiny fungal parasites may provide a solution.