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Arginine Depletion Therapy Shows Promise for Mesothelioma

A recent randomized control trial posits arginine depletion as a viable alternative to current systemic treatments based on chemotherapy and immunotherapy for mesothelioma.
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The Rise of Superbugs: A Looming Health Crisis

Antibiotic resistance – a gradual decrease in the sensitivity of pathogens to drugs threatens us all. Here, we consider how resistance develops, how we got there and, most importantly, what it threatens us with.
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The Forever Chemicals in Our Drinking Water

This article explores the current understanding of PFAS exposure through drinking water, the methods used to monitor these "forever chemicals” and the strategies being implemented to mitigate their impact on health and the environment.
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Microplastics in the Body: A Cause for Concern?

Recent studies have discovered microplastics inside human organs, the brain and the blood. But does this accumulation of plastic have any adverse effect on our health? Experts suggest that more research is still needed.
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How DNA Barcoding Went From Biodiversity Tracker to Food Fraud Detector

Technology Networks speaks to the method’s pioneer, Paul Hebert. Read on to learn about how the technique went from biodiversity tracker to food fraud finder.
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Testing for PFOS, PFOA and Other Related PFAS Compounds

This article provides an overview of PFAS, including their chemical properties, health effects and regulatory limits. It also explores PFAS detection methods, with a focus on EPA Method 1633, a key analytical tool.
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Logistic Regression

This article will cover the basic theory behind logistic regression, the types of logistic regression, when to use them and take you through a worked example.
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Linear Regression

Discover how linear regression works, from simple to multiple linear regression, with step-by-step examples, graphs and real-world applications.
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Why Does One Earbud Always Die Before the Other? These Researchers Want to Find Out

Conventional battery failure analysis usually takes place in controlled laboratory settings that are not reflective of real-world electronics use. Now, scientists are examining complete electronic devices to study their battery life.
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The MANOVA Test

This article will cover the theory underpinning multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA), which expands on the capabilities of ANOVA, the types of MANOVA and a worked example of the test.
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