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Harmful Oxygen Loss in Lakes Prompted by Climate Change
A new study shows that a continually warming world is leading to extended, late-summer weeks of water stratification, prompting oxygen deprivation in the water which can have negative consequences for fish and other species.
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3-in-1 Microscope Aids Biomolecule Structural Determinations
A microscope has been developed that coordinates a light beam, and electron beam and an ion beam to cut slices from biological samples precisely, enabling greater insights into biomolecules.
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Chromosomal Arm Length Is the Main Determinant of Mitotic Chromosome Width
Scientists investigated mitotic chromosome formation and revealed that within a species, the chromosomal arm length determines its width.
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Novel Low-Cost Cancer Testing Method Developed
Scientists have discovered a novel low-cost method of testing for cancers. The new test sequences clinical samples that have been heated in order to isolate cancer-specific signatures found in a patient’s blood.
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Why Do Swear Words Rarely Contain These Sounds?
According to a study, people think that words that contain sounds like L, R, W and Y are less convincing swear words.
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Can Fearlessness Be Learned?
A new study has reported that fear can be unlearned, and has identified that mice lacking a particular serotonin receptor unlearn fear faster. The researchers hope that this knowledge can be applied to the development of PTSD drugs.
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Discovery of Protein's "QR Code" Could Aid Drug Development
The discovery could enable the development of innovative medicines with fewer side effects.
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Glowing Protein Engineered To Create Detailed, High-Res Biomedical Images
A newly designed small fluorescent protein that emits and absorbs light that penetrates deep into biological tissue can help researchers capture deeper, cleaner and more precise biomedical images.
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Clever Tool Edits the Genomes of Bacteria-Infecting Viruses
A rare form of CRISPR has been used to edit the genomes of bacteriophages. Custom-designed phages could help treat drug-resistant infections and help researchers control microbe populations without the use of antibiotics.
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Nearly 40 Million Children in Danger as Measles Threat Grows
A joint report identifies that the decline in measles vaccination is a significant setback in global progress toward achieving and maintaining measles elimination and leaves millions of children susceptible to infection.
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