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Stem Cells Explained: The Science Behind Osteoarthritis Treatment |  Corporate wellness

Stem Cells Explained: The Science Behind Osteoarthritis Treatment | Corporate wellness

In recent years, stem cell therapy has emerged as a promising way to treat a variety of medical conditions, including osteoarthritis. This innovative approach has the potential to revolutionize the field of regenerative medicine, offering new hope for patients seeking alternatives to traditional treatments such as surgery or medication. In this article, we delve into …

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How do whales sing?  Scientists point to a specialized voice box that other animals do not have

How do whales sing? Scientists point to a specialized voice box that other animals do not have

A humpback whale “breaks” the surface by pushing most of its body out of the sea in Hervey Bay off Australia’s east coast, August 7, 2006. Photo by Russell Boyce/Reuters LONDON (AP) — Whales sing loud enough for their songs to travel across the ocean, but knowing the mechanics behind it is a mystery. Now …

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Life in STEM: Daily alum Alex Viveros to pursue science journalism

Life in STEM: Daily alum Alex Viveros to pursue science journalism

Editor’s note: The Daily’s editorial department acknowledges that this article is based on a conflict of interest. This article is a Daily Week special topic that does not represent the Daily’s standard journalistic practices. Growing up in Palo Alto, California, Alex Viveros (LA’22) loved science and reading, but initially didn’t know how to combine his …

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Gut bacteria associated with colorectal cancer in young adults

Gut bacteria associated with colorectal cancer in young adults

Colorectal cancer most often affects people over the age of 50, but it is increases in younger people, who are rarely offered screening for early detection of these cancers. Now, a new study suggests that the microbes found in the tumors of younger and older cancer patients differ, potentially offering new tools for early diagnosis. …

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Cancer experts urge philanthropists to help fund ‘golden era’ of research |  Cancer research

Cancer experts urge philanthropists to help fund ‘golden era’ of research | Cancer research

Leading cancer experts from around the world are calling on wealthy individuals and philanthropists to reach into their deep pockets to accelerate a new golden age of cancer research. More than 50 senior scientists from the UK, Europe, North America and Asia, including three Nobel laureates, say advances in artificial intelligence and other technologies have …

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Colonna argues that Senate Bill 202 would chill science and engineering

Colonna argues that Senate Bill 202 would chill science and engineering

Michael Hamburger, Armin Mocek, and Steven Vigdor | Guest columnists A dangerous new piece of education legislation is making its way around the state Capitol this week. Indiana Senate Bill 202 promises a radical restructuring of higher education in the state’s public institutions. The bill, now before the House Education Committee, would eliminate tenure protections, …

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Australian citizen scientists are jumping on board with a rabbit virus tracking project

Australian citizen scientists are jumping on board with a rabbit virus tracking project

This article has been reviewed in accordance with the editorial process and policies of Science X. The editors have emphasized the following attributes while ensuring the credibility of the content: verified facts trusted source corrected Good! Geographical distribution of rabbit population and positive samples for lagovirus from January 2015 to December 2022 in Australia. The …

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Neanderthals’ use of complex adhesives reveals higher cognitive abilities, scientists find

Neanderthals’ use of complex adhesives reveals higher cognitive abilities, scientists find

The stone tool is glued into a handle made of liquid bitumen with the addition of 55% ocher. It is no longer sticky and easy to handle. Credit: Patrick Schmidt Neanderthals created stone tools held together by a multi-component glue, a team of scientists has discovered. His findings, which are the earliest evidence of complex …

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