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In a twist on "survival of the fittest," researchers including biologist Greg Lang have discovered that evolution is driven not by a single beneficial mutation but rather by a group of mutations, including ones called "genetic hitchhikers" that are simply along for the ride.
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Consuming cranberry products has been anecdotally associated with prevention of urinary tract infections (UTIs) for over 100 years. But is this popular belief a myth, or scientific fact?
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California and Hawaii teachers seeking real-world knowledge to teach biotech and computational modeling are attending the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's (LLNL) Teacher Research Academy that began on July 22.
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Trying to sniff out traces of hard-to-detect gases can be like trying to hear a whisper at the other end of a very large, very crowded, very noisy room.
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Michigan State University is partnering with the National Center for Women and Information Technology to recruit and retain more women in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering - fields in which females remain under-represented nationwide.
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The sounds of success are ringing at Kansas State University through a research project that has potential to treat human deafness and loss of balance.
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Improved technique makes it easier to add or delete genes in living cells, with less risk of off-target DNA damage.
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Magnets could be a tool for directing stem cells’ healing powers to treat conditions such as heart disease or vascular disease.
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Artists and craftsmen more than 2,000 years ago developed thin-film coating technology unrivaled even by today’s standards for producing DVDs, solar cells, electronic devices and other products.
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The risk of catching some nasty germ in the Hudson River just started looking nastier. Disease-causing microbes have long been found swimming there, but now researchers have documented antibiotic-resistant strains in specific spots, from the Tappan Zee Bridge to lower Manhattan.
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Companies interested in testing the latest in low-cost carbon fiber have a new opportunity to partner with the Department of Energy’s Carbon Fiber Technology Facility.
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University of Pennsylvania leads collaboration to test catalyst structures and enhance nanotechnology performance and fabrication.
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