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New Pipe Simulation Could Have Predicted Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

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The team’s simulation (bottom) closely matches real pictures taken from the Deepwater Horizon site (top)...

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Commonly prescribed antibiotic reduces acute COPD attacks

Adding a common antibiotic to the usual daily treatment regimen for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can reduce the occurrence of acute exacerbations and improve quality of life, reports new results from a clin...

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NIH-funded researchers discover genetic link to mesothelioma

Scientists have found that individuals who carry a mutation in a gene called BAP1 are susceptible to developing two forms of cancer — mesothelioma, and melanoma of the eye.

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NIH database will speed research toward better prevention, diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injury

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Computerized tomography scans of six individuals with different types of traumatic brain injur...

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