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The mediocrity of research in higher education

There is a mad drive to do research in higher education these days—where the emphasis is on “mad” and not “drive”. Higher levels of...

New therapy for macular degeneration shows promise

An experimental treatment may significantly slow the progression of the blindness-causing disorder macular degeneration, in what would mark the first therapy of its kind,...

Studies question autism link to antidepressants in pregnancy

Two scientific studies published Tuesday suggested the risk of children developing autism after their mothers used antidepressants while pregnant may be lower than previously...

US researchers develop rapid blood test for TB

US researchers on Monday said they have developed a fast blood test for tuberculosis that could speed diagnosis and treatment of the serious and...

Most mutations in cancer are random DNA mistakes: study

A new study published Thursday suggests that cells make random mistakes while dividing, accounting for most of the mutations in tumors, rather than family...

First drug-resistant malaria parasite detected in Africa

For the first time in Africa, researchers said Wednesday they have detected a malaria parasite that is partially resistant to the top anti-malaria drug,...

Cannabis can relieve pain, but carries risks: US report

Marijuana and cannabis can help to safely alleviate pain for some patients but many uncertainties remain about their health and safety risks, according to...

High blood pressure now major problem in developing world: Study

The number of people across the globe suffering from high blood pressure has almost doubled over the past four decades, with the biggest rise...

Who wants to live forever? Forget it, study says

No one might ever challenge the 122-year record of the longest-living person in documented history, said a study which claimed to have found a...

Boredom was hardest part of yearlong dome isolation: NASA crew

Monotony was the hardest part of a yearlong NASA experiment about the mental and psychological rigors of long term spaceflight, crew members said after...
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