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2017
Pulmonary fibrosis can possibly be attributed to a kind of cellular aging process, which is called senescence. Scientists have now successfully counteracted this mechanism in the cell culture with the help of drugs.
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Why humans find faulty robots more likeable
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2017
Researchers have examined how people react to robots that exhibit faulty behavior compared to perfectly performing robots. The results show that the participants took a significantly stronger liking to the faulty robot than the robot that interacted flawlessly.
Lightweight catalyst for artificial photosynthesis
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2017
Nanochemistry meets macrostructures: Scientists report the synthesis of a macroscopic aerogel from carbonitride nanomaterials which is an excellent catalyst for the water-splitting reaction under visible-light irradiation. The study adds new opportunities to the material properties of melamine-derived carbonitrides.
Clues about immune resolution identified in blood
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2017
Using a new profiling procedure invented by investigators permitted them to elucidate the role of immunoresolvents -- molecules that help resolve inflammation and infections -- in blood coagulation, identifying a new cluster of these molecules that are produced when blood coagulates.
Drug safety for penguins
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4
2017
Researchers have determined the most effective drug dose to help penguins in managed care fight off disease.
Wildlife royalties: A future for conservation?
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4
2017
Should people who profit from the cultural representation of wildlife pay towards conservation? That is the question asked in a new research study.
Unknown virus discovered in 'throwaway' DNA
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4
2017
A chance discovery has opened up a new method of finding unknown viruses. Researchers have revealed that Next-Generation Sequencing and its associated online DNA databases could be used in the field of viral discovery. They have developed algorithms that detect DNA from viruses that happen to be in fish blood or tissue samples, and could be used to identify viruses in a range of different species.
Origin of human genus may have occurred by chance
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2017
An often cited claim that humans, who are smarter and more technologically advanced than their ancestors, originated in response to climate change is challenged in a new report.
Older adults with HIV: An overlooked population?
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4
2017
When it comes to HIV prevention and treatment, there is a growing population that is being overlooked -- older adults -- and implicit ageism is partially responsible for this neglect, according to new research.
Fewer cars not cleaner ones key to tackling air quality
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2017
Plans to promote electric vehicles in the UK are not enough tackle air pollution says leading adviser.