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What is a Protein? A Biologist Explains
Nathan Ahlgren, an assistant professor of biology at Clark University, explains exactly what proteins are, how they are made, and the wide variety of functions they [...]
Galaxy-Size Bubbles Discovered Towering Over the Milky Way
A recent x-ray map of the sky has giant bubbles clearly visible surrounding the Milky Way galaxy. There are two theories about what is causing [...]
The fascinating story of placebos – and why doctors should use them more often
The power of placebo has been discussed since ancient times, and even today we debate whether there is a place for placebo in clinical trials [...]