Scientists from our university and Berlin have identified a type of human stem cell that appears to be "naïve-like" – able to develop into any type of cell. The discovery of this cell type could potentially have a large ...
Cell & Microbiology
Oct 16, 2014
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Human trafficking is a problem about which little is known in Spain, due to both the lack of reliable figures as well as the poor coordination among international police forces and the social permissiveness with regard to ...
Social Sciences
Sep 29, 2014
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South African anti-apartheid hero Albie Sachs and former Norwegian prime minister Gro Harlem Brundtland, hailed as the "godmother" of sustainable development, were among five people Thursday presented with the first Tang ...
Other
Sep 18, 2014
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Life can be so intricate and novel that even a single cell can pack a few surprises, according to a study led by Princeton University researchers.
Cell & Microbiology
Sep 8, 2014
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The foundation of the human population explosion, commonly attributed to a sudden surge in industrialization and public health during the 18th and 19th centuries, was actually laid as far back as 2,000 years ago, suggests ...
Social Sciences
Sep 2, 2014
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A new study that analyzed concentrations of African dust transported to South America shows large seasonal peaks in winter and spring. These research findings offer new insight on the overall human health and air quality ...
Earth Sciences
Aug 19, 2014
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A BYU ecologist is playing a role in the effort to curb a deadly disease affecting developing nations across equatorial Africa.
Ecology
Jul 17, 2014
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Two UN agencies on Tuesday announced they were setting up a joint office to help fight the threat to health from climate change and extreme weather.
Environment
Jul 8, 2014
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(Phys.org) —University of Technology, Sydney research into the genetic makeup of often harmful algae is increasing our understanding of how marine biotoxins can damage global seafood industries and human health.
Biotechnology
Jul 2, 2014
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Aquatic organisms can play a role in explaining events surrounding the presence of human remains found in a water environment, according to a University of Western Australia expert.
Ecology
Jun 24, 2014
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