…and out of the operating room. A recent, notable advancement in medical technology is the increased use of the intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (iMRI) exam, which monitors real-time changes of…
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…constructs to near-2D geometries, a far cry from the complexity needed for an implantable organ replacement. Since the materials used for bioprinting cannot be changed without compromising their biological function,…
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…a much stronger electric current. The mechanism behind this effect is the p-n junction. Semiconducting materials come in two forms, p-type (where “p” stands for “positive”) and n-type (where “n”…
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…how atoms, elements, and materials universally behave. It is crucial to note that this international collaboration of scientists derived these results from an experiment using rare-earth magnetic materials to mimic…
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…change on the environmental front. By building off an originally idealistic hypothesis to create realistic strategies and goals, perhaps this framework has the potential to do some real good and…
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…predictions. These predictions help establish the dopaminergic reward system to learn more and seek out new experiences, particularly social experiences such as sounds. The reason we have music is that…
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…2011) [5] The prevalence of adverse childhood experiences, nationally, by state, and by race of ethnicity (Child Trends, 2018) [6] Toxic stress and children’s outcomes (Economic Policy Institute, 2019) [7]…
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…surface of the leaves is composed first of mound-like structures, measuring only a few micrometers tall, and then by a complete covering of nano-scale hair-like projections covering the surface of…
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…diseases. Although various studies support these claims, it isn’t always clear how the Mediterranean diet confers these benefits. While olive oil isn’t the only component in the Mediterranean diet, research…
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…much hungrier. A study from the New England Journal of Medicine had participants complete a 10 week dieting period. They found that 12 months after completing their diet, their hunger-fullness…
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