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High society wants its fine foods to also be ethical
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Found in fruit, rutin helps combat the effects of jararaca viper venom
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Pioneering oceanographer honored by Navy, American Geophysical Union
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Penn Highlands Healthcare first in the region to offer first FDA-approved lung valve for patients with severe COPD/emphysema
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Giant singers from neighboring oceans share song parts over time
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First-in-class DNA-encoded monoclonal antibody therapy rapidly advances into the clinic
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States take the lead in creating more health protective drinking water guidelines
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Maternal programming during pregnancy induces long-term postpartum obesity
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Fighting human disease with birth control … for mosquitoes
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