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Can a Chinese medicinal herb Psoralea fructus build healthy bones?

Posted on September 9, 2020October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy 516 views

Osteoblasts are cells that are responsible for bone formation. A lack of osteoblasts will cause osteoporosis – a disease that occurs when…

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    Early Martian life may have used sulfur as an energy source

    Posted on September 7, 2020October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy 517 views

    Using an environment on Earth that simulates early Mars conditions, researchers found an abundance of bacteria that get their energy from…

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      How biology writes its signature

      Posted on August 26, 2020October 24, 2022 by Garrett Campion 258 views

      In recent decades the search for extraterrestrial life has seen major advancements in technology and methodology. The search for…

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        New treatment for rheumatoid arthritis shows great promise

        Posted on August 24, 2020October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy 782 views

        The immune system is your body’s personal army of soldiers — when it comes across potentially harmful invaders like viruses and…

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          How would we establish a society on Mars?

          Posted on August 20, 2020October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy 1k views

          Humans are not built for Mars. Or rather, Mars isn't built for us, yet. Understanding the sacrifices such a massive undertaking needs is…

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            Spend a lot of time online? It may affect your sleep.

            Posted on August 18, 2020October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy 4k views

            In a study conducted by Taiwanese scientists with female college students, they showed that internet addiction has a negative impact on…

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              This new tiny biomedical device makes diagnosing cancer types easier

              Posted on August 14, 2020October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy 284 views

              A team of scientists has made valves which can operate on tiny channels of fluid the width of 3 human hairs! This paper, published in the…

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                Do obesity and abnormal liver function magnify coronavirus symptoms?

                Posted on August 12, 2020October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy 377 views

                Obesity and abnormal liver function have been predicted to play a part in extended hospitalization duration and worsen the health…

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