Reducing Unnecessary Tests And Interventions for Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis is a viral airway infection that is very common in young children, caused mainly by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Whereas RSV can affect…
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Yearly Archive: 2018
The Effects Of Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells On Cancer And Cancer Treatments
Myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSC) are early, immature myeloid cells that are potent inhibitors of the immune system. MDSC levels are normal in healthy people but…
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How Environmental Moisture Influences Scratch Resistance Of Polymers
Polymeric materials are replacing metals and ceramics in the manufacturing of a wide range of products owing to their low density, low cost, and high…
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A Third Species Of Elephant Has Been Discovered (Right In Front Of Us)
As elephants continue to be hunted down and have their population experience sharp declines, it becomes increasingly important to build a better understanding of the extant…
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Peacock Colors And Feathers
Peacock colors, mimicking the vibrant colors of a Peacock feather, are a great theme for any celebration. They include the colors turquoise, green, purple, and…
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Measles Outbreak In Europe Triggered From A Drop In Vaccinations
Last year saw cases of measles explode in Europe. The World Health Organization states that cases of measles in Europe went from a record low…
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Types Of Clouds In The Sky
The types of clouds in the sky include the stratus, cumulus, stratocumulus, altocumulus, altostratus, cirrus, cirrostratus, cirrocumulus, cirrostratus, nimbostratus, and cumulonimbus. These 10 types of clouds…
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Chemistry Throughout History: Fragmented And Funny Facts
The history of chemistry originated in the accidental discovery of gold. Throughout history, queens and kings desired gold and sought after it. This gave rise…
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One-way Sound Propagation: Breaking Acoustic Reciprocity In 2D Materials
Phononic materials with elastic or acoustic fields that travel simultaneously in space and time have been shown to break elastodynamic reciprocity culminating in intriguing asymmetric,…
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Reducing False-Negatives In Listeria monocytogenes Testing
Keeping the food supply safe is a major undertaking of modern societies. Considering all the chemical, physical, and biological hazards associated with food products, this…
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Improvement Of Fatigue Prediction For Better Material Design
Fatigue represents the loss of a material’s performance (mainly mechanical properties) under constant cyclic, or periodic, loading. In general, researchers only investigate the number of…
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