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With the recent trend toward "going green", researchers are seeking environmentally friendlier alternatives to conventional plastic mulch.
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An innovative mentoring program at the UCSF-GIVI CFAR is providing vital support for the development of the next generation of HIV/AIDS researchers and clinician scientists.
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Researchers have discovered a new gene whose mutations cause 5 per cent of inherited cases of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
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Black raspberries have been studied for decades by scientists and medical researchers interested in the fruits' apparent ability to limit the onset or severity of degenerative diseases.
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A system of opposing genetic forces determines why mammals develop a single row of teeth, while sharks sport several, according to a recently published study.
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Shiitake mushrooms are the third most popular mushroom species in the U.S. In addition to taste, shiitake have a multitude of health benefits.
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A remarkable tool allows scanning devices to be calibrated using colour standards. The objective of the research was to implement a new digital image analysis tool.
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By studying how mice fight off infection by intestinal worms scientists have discovered that the immune system is more versatile than has long been thought.
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A horticultural research team from New Zealand and Canada has introduced a new red raspberry cultivar.
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Researchers have identified a common Achilles' heel in a wide range of seasonal and pandemic influenza A viruses.
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A study has identified a specific gene variant that links increased genetic risk for autism with gastrointestinal conditions.
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Children born to women who have low blood levels of vitamin B12 shortly before and after conception may have an increased risk of a neural tube defect, according to an analysis by researchers.
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Researchers have discovered that dendritic cells can respond to the same compound, through two different receptors, by sending out both stimulatory and calming messages at once.
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Compounds extracted from green vegetables such as broccoli and cabbage could be a potent drug against melanoma, according to cancer researchers.
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An immune system response that is critical to the first stages of fighting off viruses and harmful bacteria comes from an entirely different direction than most scientists had thought.
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An international team of scientists has discovered how plants weigh the trade-offs of how to use limited resources and redirect their energies accordingly.
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Researchers have developed a titanium nanostructure that provides an expanded surface area and demonstrates significantly greater efficiency in the transport of electrons.
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Epstein-Barr virus, the pathogen that causes mononucleosis, appears to play a role in the neurodegeneration that occurs in persons with multiple sclerosis, according to researchers.
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A new method of vaccination could potentially be used to provide instantaneous protection against diseases caused by viruses and bacteria, cancers, and even virulent toxins.
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A researcher has found a way to eliminate bacteria in packaged foods such as spinach and tomatoes, a process that could eliminate worries concerning some food-borne illnesses.
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