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Adding Statistical Safeguards to Data Analysis and Visualization Software

Brown University computer scientists have shown a new way to help prevent users of data exploration software from making false discoveries.
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Traffic-Related Air Pollution Linked to DNA Damage in Children

Study shows telomere shortening in youth with higher pollution exposure.
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Chance of Colon Cancer Recurrence Nearly Cut in Half in People Who Eat Nuts

An observational study of 826 patients with stage III colon cancer showed that those who consumed two ounces or more of nuts per week had a 42% lower chance of cancer recurrence and 57% lower chance of death than those who did not eat nuts.
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Scientists Investigate Bacterial Sense of Smell

International academic collaborative effort has solved the structure of NarQ proteins which enable bacteria to communicate and 'smell' their environment.
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How Cancer Cells Flood the Lungs

Lung cancer patients are particularly susceptible to malignant pleural effusion, when fluid collects in the space between the lungs and the chest wall.
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Cancer Therapy May Work in Unexpected Way

An antibody to the cell receptor PD-1 may launch a two-pronged assault on cancer by initiating attacks by both T cells and macrophages, a Stanford study has found.
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Air Pollution May Disrupt Sleep

High levels of air pollution over time may get in the way of a good night’s sleep, according to new research presented at the ATS 2017 International Conference.
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Novel Gene Variant Linked to ALS

​Newly revealed disease mechanism points to potential target for treatment.
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Major Advance in Cystic Fibrosis Genetics Reported

Researchers studying the root cause of cystic fibrosis have made a major advance in our understanding of silent gene changes with implications for the complexity of cystic fibrosis.
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Gene Mutation Linked to Childhood Blindness

The findings shed light on childhood blindness and help to explain how genes contribute to the development of the eye.

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