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A round trip from Earth to Mars would take between 400 to 600 days with current propulsion technology. Our roundup this week highlights research that predicts that an estimated two-thirds of returning astronauts would develop osteopenia in that time span, a precursor to osteoporosis. (Photo: Unsplash)

Research Roundup: Astronauts and osteoporosis, fungi diversity and new cancer drug

Derek Chen
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Jan. 26, 2020
News
Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that causes a buildup of protein plaques, which leads to nerve cell death. Our roundup this week highlights research that discovered virus-fighting immune cells in samples from patients with Alzheimer’s. (Photo: Pixabay)

Research Roundup: Immune cells in Alzheimer’s patients, body temperature changes, climate change talk

Derek Chen
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Jan. 13, 2020
Research
3 million Americans annually use MDMA, also known as ecstasy, a popular party drug. Our roundup this week highlights research that studies the molecular pathway of MDMA, which may benefit patients with psychiatric disorders, such as PTSD. (Photo by freestocks.org on Unsplash)

Research Roundup: MDMA signaling, brain imaging, alcohol metabolism

Derek Chen
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Dec. 16, 2019
News
Omega-3 fatty acids are commonly found in fish and have numerous health benefits for our body. Our roundup this week highlights research that found omega-3 fatty acids can promote division of fat stem cells, giving the body a healthy option to store energy in more cells. (Photo: Creative Commons)

Research Roundup: Omega-3 fatty acids, cystic fibrosis diagnostic test, drug pair to treat rare brain tumor

Derek Chen
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Nov. 26, 2019
Research
Plants are constantly combating pathogens like bacteria, fungi and viruses. Our research roundup this week features a chemical vaccine that can be used to protect tomato and pepper plants from invading pathogens. (Photo: Creative Commons)

Research Roundup: Chemical vaccine for plants, carbon-capture technology, dropout rates

Derek Chen
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Oct. 28, 2019
Holly Moeller

Roundup Un-Ready

Holly Moeller
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March 4, 2014
Opinions
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Seeing Green: Say, Don’t Spray

Holly Moeller
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July 21, 2011
The Stanford Daily

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