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Research: New pill can deliver insulin through the stomach —
An MIT-led research team has developed a drug capsule that could be used to deliver oral doses of insulin, potentially replacing the injections...
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A team of scientists has discovered the first robust example of a new type of magnet -- one that holds promise for enhancing...
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A simple drug cocktail that converts cells neighboring damaged neurons into functional new neurons could potentially be used to treat stroke, Alzheimer's disease,...
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Amphipods of the species Gammarus roeselii guard their chosen mates, often carrying them with them for days and defending them against potential rivals....
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Hey ISIS, You Suck: Local Muslims Post Anti-ISIS Billboard
A new billboard on Manchester Road in Missouri reads, "HEY ISIS, YOU SUCK!!! From: #ActualMuslims."
A group of Muslim-Americans have put up a blunt billboard...




















