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Find a way to prevent metastatic cancer
Cancer

Find a way to prevent metastatic cancer

Researchers in Switzerland combine Activin B protein and ALK7 receptor to create a signaling pathway that causes cancer cells to die on their own.

May 12, 2019
Handheld cancer detection
Cancer

Handheld cancer detection

The machine can detect liver cancer, rectal, prostate, uterus, ovaries, digestive organs such as the pancreas and gallbladder.

December 26, 2018
Some people eat chilies and find it
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Some people eat chilies and find it

Perhaps in any association there is a child who is called the god of chili. While you cannot swallow a tabasco drop.

December 18, 2018
Why is our blood red, but not green?
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Why is our blood red, but not green?

Human blood is red because of red blood cells, containing hemoglobin. This is a protein that contains a red compound called heme, which is very important in transporting…

December 18, 2018
Live without eating thanks to 'fourth energy'
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Live without eating thanks to 'fourth energy'

Scientists have developed a drink that does not contain the three energies that animals need to live: carbohydrates, fats, and proteins that still provide the necessary…

December 18, 2018
Why is milk white?
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Why is milk white?

We often see milk white. Is milk really white, or can milk have other colors, but is our vision fooled and seeing white milk?

December 18, 2018