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Thousands of lives could be saved by expanded access to weight-loss drugs

It needs to remove existing barriers that are hindering people's access to effective weight loss treatments.

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A gene therapy restored helpful vision to patients with rare, inherited blindness

Scientists showed a very clean safety profile and efficacy.

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Scientists studied Microgravity’s effect on fermentation

Insight into how beer yeast might behave when fermented in.

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Chilling blood oranges enhance their nutrition, a buyer’s benefit

Postharvest storage temperatures shape the chemical composition and physical characteristics of blood oranges.

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Birds adapt flight mechanics using lungs

Respiratory system affects light in soaring birds.

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Smell protein prevents cell death

Orco maintains ant odor neurons

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Most species are uncommon but not excessively, So

Exploring the worldwide distribution of species abundance.

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The robotic glove helps stroke patients play the piano again

Smart hand exoskeleton helps people learn to play musical instruments.

31.5 solar-mass black hole

Uncovering the source of merging black holes in galaxies like the one we live in

Shedding light on the enigmatic nature of these celestial "beasts".

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Long spaceflights affect astronauts’ brains

Study suggests frequent space flyers wait three years for brain reset.

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UF researchers develop promising new tool for cancer detection

Researchers develop CRISPR-powered test to detect cancer early.

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A novel approach to make environmentally safe sunscreen

Sunscreens are products combining several ingredients that help prevent the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation from reaching the skin. Two types of ultraviolet radiation, UVA,...

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Genes and environment have equal influence in learning

According to a new research by the University of Florida along with Northwestern University and Stanford University, the confluence of genes and environment that shape a...

Newly developed instrument provides new look at supermassive black hole's magnetic field

Newly developed instrument provides new look at supermassive black hole’s magnetic field

Scientists for the first time, have created a map by using the CanariCam infrared camera attached to the Gran Telescopio Canarias (GTC) sited on...

Retrofits homes for people with disabilities

Retrofit homes for people with disabilities

Envision utilizing your front room as a lounge area or your kitchen as a room – finish with impeding available gear. University of Florida scientists...

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