We live in a period of one of the largest human migrations ever: the shift from rural to urban environments, resulting in an urbanized world…
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Pharmacological selectivity remains a critical goal in medicine. Most drugs act on a number of molecular targets and are also delivered equally well to cells…
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A twin study suggests that DNA also controls how well one can spot thoughts and emotions in the eyes of one’s counterpart. The eyes are…
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This year, genetically modified crops will be planted on an estimated 470 million acres worldwide. The core biotech traits deployed in crops were developed and…
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In chemistry, the formula PV=nRT is the state equation for a hypothetical ideal gas. The ideal gas law describes the behavior of an ideal sample…
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Urban parks, trails, and other green spaces are vital amenities for city dwellers. Research consistently shows they bring a number of health, social, and economic…
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The choice of a long-term romantic partner is one of the most important decisions in people’s lives. But how do humans do that? From both…
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Autoimmunity is often thought of as a genetic malady that will require a genetic route for cure and prevention. Many of us have relatives and…
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One of the least desirable outcomes of the digital age is a pandemic of misleading and deceptive misinformation and disinformation in digital media, especially social…
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As I explained in my previous article on the environmental impact of the increasing demand for cobalt (Co), mineral resources have been exploited in the Democratic Republic…
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How many different types of flowers are there in the world? This is actually a very difficult question to answer as it depends on who…
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