The discovery of a new and mysterious form of radiation in the late 19th century led to a revolution in medical imaging.
The discovery of a new and mysterious form of radiation in the late 19th century led to a revolution in medical imaging.
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United Nation officials declare rinderpest the first animal disease to be fully eradicated.
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Experts come together to revisit the controversial field of genetics and criminology
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Legal battles over gene patents and uncooperative patent holders threaten the widespread implementation of personalized medicine
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