Researchers uncover weekly and monthly rhythms of sodium retention and excretion in participants of space simulations.
Researchers uncover weekly and monthly rhythms of sodium retention and excretion in participants of space simulations.
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Sequencing the whole genomes of bacterial pathogens as they spread among hospital patients and health care workers could transform the control of infectious disease.
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The total number of new drugs approved this year ties last year for the highest since 2004, suggesting that the pharmaceutical industry is recovering.