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Recent Archives
Growing Vocal Cords
Attempting to grow vocal cords in the lab to replace damaged ones in the body.
Listening to Twisters
Infrasound instruments can detect tornadoes long before traditional means
Anthrax vs. Cancer
Genetically engineered anthrax toxins kill cancer in mice w/o harming healthy tissue
Houses and Environment
Increase in number of households harm the environment more than increasing populations
Pain Sensitivity
Women are more sensitive to pain than men — probably because a protein called GIRK-2 doesn’t function as well in women