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Scientists have discovered how to predict life of implants without animal testing
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The first predators and their self-repairing teeth
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Black women more likely to skip crucial breast cancer treatments
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More than half of countries are not on track to meet global targets for chronic diseases
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Most nations falling short of UN targets to cut premature deaths from chronic diseases
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For critically ill patients on life support, CSU chemistry could help them survive
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CHLA participates in novel cancer consortium announced at the Biden Cancer Summit
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Study of protein ‘trafficker’ provides insight into autism and other brain disorders
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A Trojan Horse delivery for treating a rare, potentially deadly, blood-clotting disorder
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New nanotherapy offers hope in treating drug-resistant renal cell carcinoma
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Latest research hints at predicting autism risk for pregnant mothers
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New findings on chronic pain syndrome in the mouth
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New research reveals a mitochondrial gene that protects against dementia and other diseases of aging
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FDA researchers report first evidence of ESBL producing E. Coli in US retail meat
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New findings on the muscle disease Laing early-onset distal myopathy
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Barrow Researchers deploy novel clinical trial regimen for glioblastoma
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Checklist helps assess early feeding skills in premature infants
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