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Bacterial 'postbiotic' may help preserve fertility in the aging uterus, preliminary research suggests
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What does 'allele' mean?Science word of the day Pronunciation: Ah-LEEL'
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Scientists may have found a clue to prevent muscles from aging, study hintsScientists have identified a compound that may help preserve muscle in aging mice. Someday, this may help people with muscle atrophy.
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Military's testosterone screening program could lead to overtreatment and side effects, including impaired T productionAnalysis The U.S. Department of Defense plans to conduct regular testosterone screening of service members, but this practice is not recommended by professional medical organizations.
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Are redheads going extinct?Life's Little Mysteries Redheads are rare, and the trait carries an increased risk of melanoma. Does that mean ginger locks might one day go extinct?
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Cyclospora parasite outbreak linked to lettuce expands to 9 states, with over 1,900 people sickenedAdditional states have been added to the list of locations impacted by an outbreak of foodborne illness tied to iceberg lettuce.
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6-year-old in China dies after experimental treatment, investigation finds, raising questions about the country's gene therapy regulationsA young girl in China died after being given an experimental gene therapy intended to treat a neurodevelopmental syndrome, an investigation by Science and Retraction Watch revealed.
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'Rescheduling' cannabis would ease restrictions on science, opening the door to the largest investment in cannabis research we've seen to dateOpinion Rescheduling cannabis could mark a major shift in research, but it alone will not eliminate the scientific, regulatory and patient-access challenges that have shaped medical cannabis for decades.
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'They didn't question it': Why doctors prescribe too many antibioticsScience Spotlight Pediatricians in both the U.S. and Japan tend to prescribe antibiotics too often, although the doctors are now improving their track record. What's behind this tendency?
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6-year-old develops life-threatening allergic reaction after blood transfusionDiagnostic Dilemma A 6-year-old cancer patient was receiving a blood transfusion when he developed a potentially deadly allergic reaction.
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