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Oleandrin is a deadly plant poison, not a cure for COVID-19

With COVID-19 cases and deaths increasing in the U.S. and worldwide, identifying new therapies to prevent and combat the virus is a top priority. Natural products from plants are an attractive option in the search for a cure. Approximately 374,000 plant species are on Earth; people have used more than …

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Arctic sea ice is melting faster than expected

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK – Arctic sea ice is melting faster than climate models predicted, University of Copenhagen researchers warned on Tuesday. So far, climate models have predicted a slow and steady rise in Arctic temperatures, but a new study shows that warming is occurring at a faster pace. “We have clearly …

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