Over 2 billion people worldwide are malnourished due to zinc deficiency. Led by the University
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Risk Factors for Atherosclerosis
Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of death in the United
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Readers and Tweeters Dispense Timely Advice for Difficult Times
Letters to the Editor is a periodic feature. We welcome all comments and will publish
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Insight into how plants sense zinc could help cultivate more nutritious crops
Over 2 billion people worldwide are malnourished due to zinc deficiency. Led by the University of Copenhagen, an international team
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SARS-CoV-2-derived mutant peptides hamper T cells' ability to recognize and destroy infected cells
A deep sequencing study of 747 SARS-CoV-2 virus isolates has revealed mutant peptides derived from the virus that cannot effectively
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New mRNA treatment appears to stop replication of flu and Covid-19 viruses
With a relatively minor genetic change, a new treatment developed by researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory
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US Boosts Virus Sequencing Efforts as More Variants Emerge
Nearly $200 million is being added to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 tracking efforts to find new
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Why do some people believe health misinformation?
Inaccurate health-related misinformation may prevent people from seeking the care they need. Although they are a space for sharing ideas,
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Study clarifies the role of collagen during pancreatic cancer development
Contrary to long-held beliefs, Type I collagen produced by cancer-associated fibroblasts may not promote cancer development but instead plays a
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Solving a genetic mystery at the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its second year, scientists are still working to understand how the new strain of coronavirus
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In big shift, Germany to give AstraZeneca shots to over 65s
Germany’s independent vaccine committee has formally approved giving the AstraZeneca shot to people age 65 and over, and recommended waiting
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\u2018I Thought It Couldn\u2019t Happen to Me:\u2019 One Woman’s Journey With HPV-Related Cancer
Three years ago Bridgette*, a wife and mother to two young children, was shocked when a routine Pap smear identified
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Sarah Hyland Used a $4 Eye Shadow Palette for Her Golden Globes Look
Just because this year's 78th Golden Globe Awards are socially distanced doesn't mean folks aren't excited for an opportunity to
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