PARP inhibitor improves progression-free survival in patients with advanced breast cancers and BRCA
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E. coli: The ideal transport for next-gen vaccines?
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Air pollution casts shadow over solar energy production
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Climate tipping points: What do they mean for society?
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Inflammatory complications of immunodeficiency disease may benefit from imaging technique
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Most of last 11,000 years cooler than past decade in North America, Europe
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Vestibular function declines starting at age 40
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Confronted with bacteria, infected cells die so others can live, Penn study finds
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The delights of dirt
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American Geriatrics Society voices opposition to amended American Health Care Act
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New mapping tool tracks elk migration to reduce brucellosis risk
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UTHealth experts take part in US Surgeon General’s first youth…
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Teens with autism and caregivers should plan early for adulthood
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Free iPhone app could guide MS research, treatment
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Insights from a rare genetic disease may help treat multiple myeloma
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Can melting of frozen methane explain rapid climate change 56 million…
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