Cell reprogramming could aid spinal cord injury recovery

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The end of the summer is usually when exam results are released and teenagers embark on their next stage of education at university. The degree they …
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Wisconsin man charged with 1992 killings of woman and boyfriend in apparent revenge for 1977 snowmobile accident
A Wisconsin man was charged Friday with killing a woman and her boyfriend in 1992 in apparent revenge for a fatal snowmobile accident that happened …
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The more intensely you exercise, the bigger and stronger your brain grows -- even in old age
Study reveals that in older adults, even 20 minutes of moderate physical activity can protect against cognitive decline It’s widely-known that …