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‘Silent’ mutations found to have repercussions beyond their own gene

Genetic disorders -- like cystic fibrosis and Huntington's disease -- are considered incurable, with gene mutations occurring in essentially every cell of the body. Gene...

Making waves in hurricane prediction

More accurately predicting periods of increased hurricane activity weeks in advance may become possible due to new research published this month. The study, led by...

Health impacts of repeated wildfires and smoke exposure

University of California, Irvine public health researchers have published a study in the journalEnvironmental Research Health highlighting the compounded effects of frequent wildfires and...

Ultrasound devise shows promise for treating chronic pain

Pain is a necessary biological signal, but a variety of conditions can cause those signals to go awry. For people with chronic pain, the...

Thermochromic material could make indoor temperature control more energy-efficient

Rice University researchers have developed a smart material that adjusts its transparency with changes in temperature, outperforming similar materials in terms of durability, transparency...

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