Mumps virus spreads to college campuses
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FDA approves Yescarta, a promising gene therapy treatment for cancer
What’s your go-to home remedy when you get a cold? Most people have a technique for supposedly boosting their immune…
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Scientists search for ways to preserve endangered coral reefs and their ecosystems
Scientists across the globe are studying coral reefs and considering the possibility of genetic modification in order to save these…
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Cassini spacecraft disintegrates after capturing images of Saturn
On Sept. 15, 2017 at 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time, the Cassini spacecraft disintegrated on a final dive into Saturn’s atmosphere,…
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The rebirth of vision: Artificial retinal implants can restore sight in blind individuals
A thin layer of cells lining the back of the inner eye, the retina is one of the most vital…
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Life beyond Earth: Researchers discover potentially habitable planets
Science fiction has longed played with the question of whether life exists beyond Earth. This same question has also motivated…
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Lost continent discovered beneath the depths of the Indian Ocean
With today’s satellite technology, one would expect for major land masses to be charted and accounted for. However, some large…
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Mercury accumulation in oceans threatens marine food chains
As tensions in the U.S. around climate change continue to rise, new information has emerged about how climate change will…
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Scientists tickle rats to examine happiness production
Scientists recently discovered that rats have their own equivalent of laughter, which is inaudible to humans but still released when…
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Scientists impede spread of viruses with bacteria-infected mosquitoes
Scientists are developing new ways to treat viruses like Zika with the use of innovative technologies. In a new research…
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