Monthly Archive: May 2018
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A recent Energy Policy journal article examined if a culture of dialogue could be nurtured in Japan after the Fukushima nuclear disaster in the context…
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Those of us that have worn braces during childhood have probably never realized that this force on teeth evokes unique cellular responses of the cells…
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Kate Broome
The labeled human skeleton system is comprised of 206 different bones of various sizes and shapes, all with the primary purpose of providing support, protection,…
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Observing and mathematically describing our environment provides a foundation for developing sustainable future scenarios. These aim to address crucial socio-economic resources such as water, food…
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Since the early 1980s, researchers have been working to develop “Lab-on-a-Chip” systems. These miniaturized platforms integrate the tasks typically implemented by scientists on the bench,…
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Hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT – formerly termed “bone marrow transplantation”) is an established treatment for patients with life-threatening hematological and non-hematological diseases, including acute and…
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Microtubules play a crucial role in segregating chromosomes from one cell to another during cell mitosis and division. They function as a skeleton to give…
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Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited, progressive disease caused by mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator (CFTR) leading to persistent lung infections. Production of…
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As residential buildings can account for up to 50% of the total energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in an economy, there is a…
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Collaboration among the countries in South Asia for inter- and intra-regional energy trade has been identified as the most cost-effective way to address growing demand,…
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Fire is a natural element of ecosystems that has shaped world biomes as we know them today. With the exception of polar areas, fire affects…
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