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Compounds in female ginseng could lead to new osteoporosis treatments

With ever-increasing life expectancy comes the challenge of treating age-related disorders such as osteoporosis. Although there are effective drugs for

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Highways through historically redlined areas likely cause air pollution disparities today

As part of the New Deal, several governmental programs were created to expand homeownership through mortgages and loans. However, neighborhoods

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Converting rainforest to plantation impacts food webs and biodiversity

Every day, new areas of rainforests are converted into plantations, drastically changing tropical biodiversity and the way the ecosystem functions.

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Citizen science to mitigate the environmental crisis in the marine environment

Citizen science can help to improve conservation and management strategies for Mediterranean marine ecosystems, and to mitigate the impact of

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New evidence shows UK solar parks can provide for bees and butterflies

A new study shows that UK solar parks, if managed correctly, can provide vital resources to help stem the decline

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Teachers’ growth mindset appears more important than warmth

Students tend to like friendly teachers, but they like those who believe they can improve even more, new research indicates.

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First-in-humans discovery reveals brain chemicals at work influencing social behavior

In a study in today’s (Monday Feb. 26) Nature Human Behavior, scientists delve into the world of chemical neuromodulators in

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Detecting pathogens faster and more accurately by melting DNA

A new analysis method can detect pathogens in blood samples faster and more accurately than blood cultures, which are the

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New system triggers cellular waste disposal

Established treatments for cancer and other diseases often focus on inhibiting harmful enzymes to mitigate their effects. However, a more

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New study suggests target steps per day for reduced risk of heart failure

The science is clear that movement is good for our bodies as we age. But just how much physical activity