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Tagged: Stroke

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Everyday Science

Squirrel Hibernation May Help Stroke Survivors

As winter approaches, squirrels collect nuts and bears gorge on food to gain weight. Animals of all sizes prepare for hibernation, in which they may sleep for up to seven months – something many of us would like to try....

Discovery To Market

The Process and Costs of Drug Development

The monetary investment for drug discovery averages $2 billion per approved drug. Furthermore, the process of taking a synthesized compound to market as a drug can take years, even decades. With such high risk and no promise of reward, companies...