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Scientists at the CNIC and Hospital Puerta de Hierro develop a tool to determine if dilated cardiomyopathy has a genetic origin
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Stanford researchers model benefits of riverfront forest restoration
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New research to plumb the mysteries of mitochondria, yielding insight into evolution, food security and climate change
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Who flirts to get ahead at work? Study finds it’s most often subordinate men
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Oncoscience | As expected, based on rapamycin-like p53-mediated gerosuppression, mTOR inhibition acts as a checkpoint in p53-mediated tumor suppression
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Scientists redefine obesity with discovery of two major subtypes
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Newcastle University research reveals remarkable variability in coral heat tolerance
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In Australia, cockatoos and humans are in an arms race over garbage access
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Summer is the season of caution: Extreme heat events mean higher risk for diabetics
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How many drinks is too many?
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The thermodynamics of life taking shape
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