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Alternative medicine
fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago

A 20-cent 'wonder drug' is being studied as a colon cancer-stopping supplement, and it looks promising

Metformin may offer potential colon cancer prevention and treatment benefits, beyond its use for diabetes.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

We have the first video of a plant cell wall being built

Researchers observed the cell wall-building process in plant cells for the first time, revealing unexpected mechanisms.
OMG science
fromNature
1 month ago

Daily briefing: Drug makes people's blood poisonous to mosquitoes

Nitisinone can render human blood toxic to mosquitoes, potentially aiding in malaria control.
Miscellaneous
fromWIRED
2 months ago

How to Get PFAS Out of Drinking Water-and Keep It Out

A new filtration method aims to permanently remove forever chemicals from water, unlike existing systems that only capture them.
OMG science
fromNews Center
4 months ago

Novel Approach Pinpoints Genetic Variants Linked to Parkinson's Disease Risk - News Center

A novel tool has been developed to identify and characterize genetic variant interactions linked to Parkinson's disease risk, enhancing understanding of genetic heritability.
OMG science
fromABC7 San Francisco
8 months ago

UC Berkeley chemists discover new way to break down common plastics

UC Berkeley's new chemical process can effectively break down common plastics, offering a better alternative to mechanical recycling by recreating original materials.
Science
fromMail Online
9 months ago

British scientists SMASH the record for data transmission speed

Researchers develop a new method using fibre optic cables to achieve record-breaking data transfer speeds, offering vast bandwidth for internet connectivity.
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