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2,200-Year-Old Chinese Burial Uncovers Woman with Toxic Red-Stained Teeth
A 2,200-year-old burial discovered in northwestern China has revealed the remains of a woman with teeth stained using cinnabar, a toxic red mineral. The burial site, located in Turpan City, dates back to a time when the Silk Road was a major trade route. Experts believe the staining could be linked to cosmetic practices, social status, or shamanic ...
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Now An Artificial Heart Made Of Spider Silk
Researchers have developed cardiac muscle tissue made of spider silk, to investigate whether artificial silk protein could be suitable for engineering cardiac tissue. Ischaemic diseases such as cardiac infarction leads to irreversible loss of cardiac muscle cells, which is the main cause of reduced cardiac functionality that affects the working of ...
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Indian-Origin Men Among Researches To Identify New Protein Targeting To Fight Flu
Researchers, including those of Indian-origin, have identified host protein molecules that could be blocked to prevent flu viruses from multiplying effectively, paving the way for a new therapeutic strategy to treat influenza.
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Silk protein boosts E-book efficiency: Scientists
Taiwanese scientists said they had discovered that a protein created by silkworms in the production of silk can be used to manufacture a component that will make e-books more efficient.
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Silk protein boosts E-book efficiency: Scientists
Taiwanese scientists said they had discovered that a protein created by silkworms in the production of silk can be used to manufacture a component that will make e-books more efficient.
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2,200-Year-Old Chinese Burial Uncovers Woman with Toxic Red-Stained Teeth
A 2,200-year-old burial discovered in northwestern China has revealed the remains of a woman with teeth stained using cinnabar, a toxic red mineral. The burial site, located in Turpan City, dates back to a time when the Silk Road was a major trade route. Experts believe the staining could be linked to cosmetic practices, social status, or shamanic ...
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Now An Artificial Heart Made Of Spider Silk
Researchers have developed cardiac muscle tissue made of spider silk, to investigate whether artificial silk protein could be suitable for engineering cardiac tissue. Ischaemic diseases such as cardiac infarction leads to irreversible loss of cardiac muscle cells, which is the main cause of reduced cardiac functionality that affects the working of ...
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Indian-Origin Men Among Researches To Identify New Protein Targeting To Fight Flu
Researchers, including those of Indian-origin, have identified host protein molecules that could be blocked to prevent flu viruses from multiplying effectively, paving the way for a new therapeutic strategy to treat influenza.
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Silk protein boosts E-book efficiency: Scientists
Taiwanese scientists said they had discovered that a protein created by silkworms in the production of silk can be used to manufacture a component that will make e-books more efficient.
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Silk protein boosts E-book efficiency: Scientists
Taiwanese scientists said they had discovered that a protein created by silkworms in the production of silk can be used to manufacture a component that will make e-books more efficient.
