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![A Brand New Type of Brain Cell]() A BRAND NEW TYPE OF BRAIN CELL video Aug 31, 2018 Two teams of scientists in two different parts of the world discovered a previously unknown neuron, which might have a lot to do with what makes humans, human. Read More |
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![Understanding Type 2 Diabetes]() UNDERSTANDING TYPE 2 DIABETES video Aug 28, 2018 Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which your blood sugar level is too high. The causes of type 2 diabetes and why it is important to keep it under control, are explained. Read More |
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![Scientists identify a new kind of human brain cell]() SCIENTISTS IDENTIFY A NEW KIND OF HUMAN BRAIN CELL blog article Aug 27, 2018 One of the most intriguing questions about the human brain is also one of the most difficult for neuroscientists to answer: What sets our brains apart from those of other animals? "We really don't understand what makes the human brain specia... Read More |
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![Why Polluted Air May Be A Threat To Your Kidneys]() WHY POLLUTED AIR MAY BE A THREAT TO YOUR KIDNEYS blog article Aug 26, 2018 There is good evidence that polluted air increases the risk of respiratory problems such as asthma as well as organ inflammation, worsening of diabetes and other life-threatening conditions. But new research suggests air pollution can also fuel somet... Read More |
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![HPLC vs UHPLC]() HPLC VS UHPLC whitepaper Aug 24, 2018 Liquid chromatography is a technique of key importance for many areas of chemical analysis and one that has evolved with the progression of technology and instrumentation over time. Here we highlight some of the key similarities and differences betwe... Read More |
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![What are gastric and duodenal ulcers?]() WHAT ARE GASTRIC AND DUODENAL ULCERS? blog article Aug 23, 2018 Gastric and duodenal ulcers are types of peptic ulcer. The main distinction is that they affect different parts of the digestive tract. A person could have both at the same time. Some causes of peptic ulcers include an excess of stomach acid, bacteri... Read More |
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![Can You Take Expired Drugs?]() CAN YOU TAKE EXPIRED DRUGS? video Aug 21, 2018 Description: Every medicine you buy has an expiration date printed on it somewhere, but does it actually go bad? This week on Reactions, we explain the chemistry of drug expiration dates. Read More |
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![Can gut bacteria help us achieve a]() CAN GUT BACTERIA HELP US ACHIEVE A 'UNIVERSAL' BLOOD TYPE? blog article Aug 21, 2018 In light of the global relief efforts required after natural disasters, which have often called for blood transfusions, researchers are looking for effective ways of turning other blood types into the "universal. Researchers press on with their ... Read More |
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![4 Top Trends in Healthcare Data Analysis to Adopt Today]() 4 TOP TRENDS IN HEALTHCARE DATA ANALYSIS TO ADOPT TODAY whitepaper Aug 18, 2018 The healthcare industry has never been more focused on data its promise and its pitfalls as it is today. From slashing health care spending to detecting fraud or coordinating care across multiple providers improved the use of healthcare data has been... Read More |
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