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Disease PreventionNonsense-Mediated mRNA Decay
The nonsense‐mediated mRNA decay pathway selects and degrades its targets using a dense network of RNA‐protein and protein–protein interactions.
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EnvironmentMonitoring the Effectiveness of Floodplain Habitat Restoration
Floodplains are some of the most ecologically important and human‐impacted habitats throughout the world.
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HealthcareNCI Alliance for Nanotechnology in Cancer
The NCI Alliance for Nanotechnology in Cancer program was established in 2005 to accelerate integration of nanotechnology into cancer research and oncology.
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EnvironmentEnfranchising the Future: Climate Justice and the Representation of Future Generations
Today, the representation of future generations in climate policymaking is one of the most dynamic areas of democratic innovation.
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Food and WaterWater as a Weapon and Casualty of Armed Conflict
Scarce and valuable freshwater has played a role in conflicts as a target, tool, and weapon.
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EnvironmentAssessing the Impact of Global Emission Reduction Commitments
Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) outline national goals for greenhouse gas emission reductions.
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Food and WaterCape Town’s Recent Water Crisis
The 2018 water crisis that drew the world's attention was the worst on record, threatening 4 million people.
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Food and WaterSouthern Mesopotamia: Water and the Rise of Urbanism
Southern Mesopotamia, modern southern Iraq, was home to the world's oldest cities and complex societies.
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Life ScienceIL7 Receptor Signaling in T Cells: A Mathematical Modelling Perspective
How T cells maintain homeostasis and maximize the size of the peripheral T cell pool are important questions that have fascinated both...
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EnvironmentPlanning for Ecological Drought: Integrating Ecosystem Services and Vulnerability Assessment
As research recognizes the importance of ecological impacts of drought to natural and human communities, drought planning processes need to better incorporate...
