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Uncovering Antarctic’s Ice Sheet Collapse in the Past

Researchers have uncovered the first direct evidence that the West Antarctic Ice Sheet shrunk suddenly and dramatically at the end of the Last Ice Age, around eight thousand years ago.
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Researchers Design a “Pluripotent” Plastic For Multifunctional Use

Researchers have developed a new “pluripotent" plastic material that can take on many different forms and properties as needed.
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Immune Cell Enzyme Links the Body and Brain During Stress

A collaboration of scientists provide new evidence that a specific immune cell enzyme is increased in stressed mice, and in patients with major depressive disorder.
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Hemp Biomass Is a Safe (if Unpalatable) Feed for Cows

A new study shows that the plentiful, fibrous byproduct of CBD production holds potential promise as a nutritious, efficiency-boosting feed ingredient for the dairy sector.
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Support Local Seafood To Ensure Healthy Communities, Say Researchers

Eating local seafood can increase food system resilience in the area, as well as ensuring that communities can acquire nutritious food.
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Africa Has a Future in Rice Production, Say Researchers

Africa’s rice sector has major opportunities to increase its yield gains through improved agronomic practices while avoiding massive land conversion, a study by international scientists including a Husker co-investigator finds.
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When It Comes to Knee Pain, The Size of Your Meniscus Matters

With all of the fantastic imaging techniques available in healthcare today, clinicians are capable of diagnosing tissue and joint deformities using non-invasive imaging with remarkable accuracy.
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A Novel Molecular Mechanism Related to Neuronal Death

New research has revealed a molecular pathway that regulates neural cell death and the transport of mitochondria, which could help identify new therapeutic targets against neurodegenerative disease.
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Existing Drug May Aid Organ Donation, Study Suggests

Study suggests that a pain relief drug can quickly and reversibly induce a sleep-like state in cells and organs could facilitate organ transplantation and prevent irreversible tissue injury.
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Cell Therapy Shows Promise for Severe Lung Condition in Small Trial

An initial trial suggests a new type of cell therapy could improve the prognosis of those who are critically ill with acute respiratory distress syndrome resulting from Covid-19.
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