In order to survive in an environment populated by hostile viruses ready to parasite them, mammalian cells have evolved a sophisticated variety of constitutively expressed…
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At the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris there was agreement — termed COP21 and then COP23 for its subsequently revised target date…
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Maize: it is everywhere, it has flooded our lives. We eat it whole, as a sweetener, starch, alcohol, and we can even turn it into…
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More food is required for a rapidly-growing global population. At the same time, efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change have meant that fossil…
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Low-concentration PV technology is an interesting concept because it can work as a static concentrator without any tracking systems or seasonal adjustments, showing potential benefits…
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The use of artificial neural networks and other types of prediction models of biological inspiration are used in a huge variety of applications, covering very…
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Beef production has underpinned Brazil’s economic ascendance into global commodity markets, accounting for 15.5% of global production in 2013 (1). Brazilian exports are considered highly…
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Common beliefs say smoking pot may lower your IQ. A study in twins now contradicts this: Intelligence is suffering from something completely different. Childhood and…
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Almost three-quarters of Africa’s urban population uses firewood as their primary source of domestic energy, and the International Energy Agency projected that the absolute numbers…
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The exploitation of wind and solar sources has transformed the electricity production systems, allowing for a diversified, endogenous, and green mix of electricity sources. It…
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Lignocellulosic biomass materials are attracting increasing attention as renewable, economical, and abundant resources to reduce dependency on petroleum resources and minimize energy and material feedstock…
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