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Protein
Proteins: are essential nutrients for the human body. They are one of the building blocks of body tissue and can also serve as a fuel source. As a fuel, proteins provide as much energy density as carbohydrates: 4 kcal per gram; in contrast, lipids provide 9 kcal per gram.
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APR 05, 2018
Cannabis Sciences
Currently, in the United States, forty-six states and three territories have some form of a medical cannabis program. Th
...
Written By:
Melissa Moore
APR 04, 2018
Cardiology
The key to understanding heart health incorporates more than just measuring and evaluating dietary fat. A new study from
...
Written By:
Kara Marker
APR 03, 2018
Drug Discovery & Development
According to the National Cancer Institute, lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer death for both men and women
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
APR 03, 2018
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Scientists are improving the way PET scans work to detect diseases as early as possible with a new imaging agent. Focusi
...
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Kara Marker
APR 02, 2018
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...
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APR 02, 2018
Microbiology
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...
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Carmen Leitch
APR 02, 2018
Cell & Molecular Biology
Eggshells are a marvel of nature; they can resist breakage by outside forces, yet will easily crack open from the inside
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
APR 01, 2018
Genetics & Genomics
This work could help create cells that work as therapeutics for heart damage.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
APR 01, 2018
Videos
Learn more about an important cellular protein called kinesin from this video by the University of California San Franci
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
APR 01, 2018
Drug Discovery & Development
Investigators at Michigan State University in East Lansing are finding new ways to treat cancer. For one, they are inter
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
MAR 31, 2018
Videos
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...
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Carmen Leitch
MAR 31, 2018
Microbiology
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...
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Carmen Leitch
MAR 30, 2018
Microbiology
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...
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MAR 29, 2018
Immunology
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...
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Kara Marker
MAR 29, 2018
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...
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MAR 28, 2018
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...
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MAR 27, 2018
Videos
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...
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MAR 24, 2018
Drug Discovery & Development
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...
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Nouran Amin
MAR 24, 2018
Microbiology
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...
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Carmen Leitch
MAR 23, 2018
Immunology
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...
Written By:
Kara Marker
MAR 22, 2018
Chemistry & Physics
The idea of adding artificial parts to biological bodies to create an “enhanced” being isn’t anything
...
Written By:
Daniel Duan
MAR 21, 2018
Microbiology
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...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 20, 2018
Drug Discovery & Development
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...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
MAR 20, 2018
Cell & Molecular Biology
Even dieticians and doctors were not able to come up with the right answer when asked where lost fat goes.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch