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Archives for August 2017

These tiny, light-activated nanomachines can kill cancer cells within minutesThese tiny, light-activated nanomachines can kill cancer cells within minutes
To spare kids mental illness, save their immigrant parents from deportationTo spare kids mental illness, save their immigrant parents from deportation
Harvey’s flooding is triggering chemical spills, which could cause other environmental disastersHarvey’s flooding is triggering chemical spills, which could cause other environmental disasters
First lab-made cancer-hunting blood cells approved by the FDAFirst lab-made cancer-hunting blood cells approved by the FDA
Some cancer treatments canceled at major Texas hospital in wake of Harvey floodingSome cancer treatments canceled at major Texas hospital in wake of Harvey flooding
Two-thirds of Americans approve of editing human DNA to treat diseaseTwo-thirds of Americans approve of editing human DNA to treat disease
Feds seize smallpox vaccine from clinic injecting it into cancer patientsFeds seize smallpox vaccine from clinic injecting it into cancer patients
Zebrafish are getting themselves high — and that could help us develop new addiction treatmentsZebrafish are getting themselves high — and that could help us develop new addiction treatments
Google’s US search results will let people check if they’re depressedGoogle’s US search results will let people check if they’re depressed
This app is certified in the EU as a form of birth control. Is the US next?This app is certified in the EU as a form of birth control. Is the US next?
Google buys startup that turns smartphones into health diagnostic toolsGoogle buys startup that turns smartphones into health diagnostic tools
What do your Instagram photos say about your mental health?What do your Instagram photos say about your mental health?
The opioid crisis is now a national emergency, Trump saysThe opioid crisis is now a national emergency, Trump says
How turning off viruses in piglets could make their organs safer for peopleHow turning off viruses in piglets could make their organs safer for people
The immense power of Tacoma’s little sex toyThe immense power of Tacoma’s little sex toy

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