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Astonishing regeneration potential of the pancreas
Up until puberty, the pancreas is more adaptable and possesses a greater potential for self-healing than had previously been assumed.…
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Plasmonic’ material could bring ultrafast all-optical communications
Researchers have created a new "plasmonic oxide material" that could make possible devices for optical communications that are at least…
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When UC Berkeley bioengineers say they are holding their hearts in the palms of their…
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African American men at elevated risk for developing type 2 diabetes may have fewer beneficial…
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People who use snus run twice the risk of developing alcohol dependency compared with non-users,…
Restoring ability to halt cell division may protect lung cells from cancer
Researchers led by a team at the University of Illinois at Chicago, have identified a…
Strong genetic risk factor for MS discovered in family of five affected siblings
Anne Boullerne, research assistant professor of anesthesiology, and Doug Feinstein, professor of anesthesiology at UIC…