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Health & MedicineActive lung gene signals cancer spread
The newly discovered LUNX gene, active only in lungs and in lung tumors that have spread outside that organ, may help in determining which lung cancer patients are likely to suffer a recurrence.
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PhysicsSeeming sedate, some solid surfaces seethe
Although they're as orderly as bathroom-floor tiles, surface atoms of copper--and perhaps other solids--actually roam randomly and widely within their grid.
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Health & MedicineColor array reveals breast cancer types
A suite of genes lights up when researchers probe for cancer.
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Health & MedicineSometimes an antibiotic is much more
By reining in destructive enzymes in the body, tetracyclines can thwart various diseases, including periodontal bone loss and cancer.