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Infographic – 72,000 Opioid Overdose Deaths in 2017
A preliminary report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that more than 72,000 deaths from opioid overdose were reported for 2017.
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American Cities Leading The Way In Renewable Energy
There are a lot of cities around the country that are already moving toward renewables in a big way and they serve as an example of how we can all adopt clean energy in the future.
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Nanoparticle Process Designed to Detect, Treat Oral Bacteria
A bioengineering lab devised a way to quickly detect and treat bacteria responsible for tooth decay with a combination of X-rays and a non-toxic compound in nanoscale particles.
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Bread Wheat Genome Sequenced
An international collaboration published a complete, annotated genomic sequencing of wheat used in making bread, a widely grown staple crop and major source of nutrition worldwide.
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Cosmetic Dentistry – A Worthy Investment In 2018?
The demand for cosmetic dentistry is still very much there, and the industry is experiencing different trends and developments in technology that is keeping the market growing.
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Genomic Sequencing for Newborns Studied in Clinical Trial
A group of newborn infants with genetic disorders that went undetected in standard testing will receive genomic sequencing in a clinical study of its safety and feasibility.
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Pfizer, Biotech Partner on RNA Flu Vaccine
A biotechnology company in Germany and drug maker Pfizer are developing a vaccine to prevent seasonal influenza using messenger RNA that instructs cells on production of proteins.
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Keeping the Future Generation Interested in Science (And How to Do It)
Science is quite possibly one of the most interesting subjects out there, but it’s only when you delve deep into what it has to offer that you are able to see this
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Peptide Pain Drugs in Development Aimed at Alternative Targets
Pain drugs made from peptides, small protein-like compounds, and guided by antibodies are being developed as alternatives to prescription opioids to treat moderate to severe pain.
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Low-Dose Triple Pill Reduces Blood Pressure in More People
A clinical trial shows a single medication with low doses of three common drugs reduces high blood pressure in more people with the condition than the normal care.