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CRCs: At The Heart Of Clinical Research

Do you enjoy interacting with people and contributing to ground-breaking clinical research? Consider being a clinical research coordinator or CRC!

Asian Dust Exposure May Trigger Heart Attacks

Breathing in particles from Asian dust storms can trigger heart attacks, particularly in patients with chronic kidney disease.

Hepatitis B Treatment Prevents Liver Cancer

Scientists in Hong Kong have confirmed that hepatitis B treatment can reduce the rates of liver cancer and urge infected individuals to seek continued treatment.

Spicing Up Farming To Prevent Soil Erosion

By growing chili peppers together with corn, farmers can protect their fields against erosion and enjoy increased economic benefits, say Chinese scientists.

Is The Earth Heating Up? Ask The Oceans

Measuring how much heat stored in the oceans is a faster way of tracking global warming, scientists say.

Wearable Solar Cells That You Can Put In The Wash

Scientists have developed an ultra-thin solar cell that can continue to provide electricity even after being soaked in water or being stretched and compressed.

Reducing The Environmental Impact Of Leather Production

Researchers in India have used molten salt to treat leather and reduce its pollution profile.

Getting To The Root Of Bonsai Regeneration

Scientists in Japan have identified a gene that controls the levels of auxin in response to root damage.

Vaccine Cuts Nepal’s Japanese Encephalitis Rate

Researchers have confirmed the success of vaccination against Japanese encephalitis in Nepal.