Researchers have identified a drug target that may alleviate joint degeneration associated with osteoarthritis, a debilitating condition that afflicts as many as 30 million people in the United States alone. Pain relievers and lifestyle changes, such as exercise and reduced excess weight, have long been the therapies most commonly used to treat the joint stiffness …

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The temporary, repeated hearing loss caused by chronic ear infections can affect language skills years later. ​The temporary, repeated hearing loss caused by chronic ear infections can affect language skills years later. The temporary, repeated hearing loss caused by chronic ear infections can affect language skills years later. 

Primate social organization is more flexible than previously assumed. According to a new study, the first primates probably lived in pairs, while only around 15 percent of individuals were solitary. ​Primate social organization is more flexible than previously assumed. According to a new study, the first primates probably lived in pairs, while only around 15 …

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Widespread caries and toothache — but also some dental work and filing of front teeth. Viking Age teeth from Varnhem bear witness to surprisingly advanced dentistry. ​Widespread caries and toothache — but also some dental work and filing of front teeth. Viking Age teeth from Varnhem bear witness to surprisingly advanced dentistry. Widespread caries and toothache …

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Higher levels of omega-3, the healthy fat found in fish and nuts, were associated with better lung function and longer transplant-free survival. ​Higher levels of omega-3, the healthy fat found in fish and nuts, were associated with better lung function and longer transplant-free survival. Higher levels of omega-3, the healthy fat found in fish and nuts, …

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The U.S. National Science Foundation today announced a comprehensive reorganization of its information technology functions, marked by the establishment of a new independent and consolidated Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). This… ​The U.S. National Science Foundation today announced a comprehensive reorganization of its information technology functions, marked by the establishment of a new …

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An AI analysis of satellite images reveals fishing, shipping and offshore development activities worldwide by monitoring boats that don’t publicly broadcast their location ​An AI analysis of satellite images reveals fishing, shipping and offshore development activities worldwide by monitoring boats that don’t publicly broadcast their location An AI analysis of satellite images reveals fishing, shipping and …

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A newly-discovered drug treated infections in mice caused by a strain of bacteria that is resistant to most available antibiotics ​A newly-discovered drug treated infections in mice caused by a strain of bacteria that is resistant to most available antibiotics A newly-discovered drug treated infections in mice caused by a strain of bacteria that is resistant …

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