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The Wistar Institute's Dr. Alessandro Gardini and his lab have published their new paper, “The enhancer module of integrator controls cell identity and early neural fate commitment,” in the journal Nature Cell Biology.

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New research out of Michigan State University found that the number and type of microbes present in the saliva of pregnant women differ according to whether they are experiencing life stress and symptoms of anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.

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WCS calls for urgent action from US and Mexico to stop illegal cattle ranching fueling screwworm resurgence

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Roboticist Hod Lipson Featured in New Bloomberg Docuseries

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Advancing Robotics with the Power of Touch

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Poor diets have been linked to seven of the 10 leading causes of death in the United States, from heart disease to diabetes and certain types of cancer. Yet many physicians are not equipped to counsel patients about healthy food choices, and most medical students and trainees do not receive adequate training in this discipline.

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Columbia Engineers Knit a “Blanket” of Sophisticated Radio-Frequency Antennas

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How does the information ecosystem influence politics?

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In the next five years, the senior population in Canada is projected to exceed 9.5 million individuals, comprising approximately 23 per cent of the total population.

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Exposure to heavy metals compromises immune functions and reduces reproductive success in the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), according to a new paper published by researchers working with the Sbarro Health Research Organization (SHRO) at Temple University in collaboration with the veterinary research group of the Department of Health Sciences at Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, Italy. Furthermore, persistent chemicals like brominated flame retardants threaten their populations, underscoring the importance of these majestic raptors in monitoring pollution and highlighting the broader implications for wildlife, ecosystems, and human health.