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Genetic researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies have sequenced many cannabis genomes to better understand what the plant could promise for human health and well being.
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Mikael Petrosyan of Children's National Hospital says gun violence against children is preventable. -
A new study finds that in news stories about scientific research, U.S. media were less likely to mention a scientist if they had an East Asian or African name, as compared to one with an Anglo name. -
Two California lawmakers introduced bills intended to slow maternity ward closures after a CalMatters investigation found nearly 50 hospitals had ended labor and delivery services between 2012 and 2023. -
Californians for Safer Communities Coalition announced today in San Diego it will submit over 900,000 voter signatures to qualify the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act for the November general election ballot. -
The grass pea is one: a hardy crop that can thrive in a drought. An agriculturist is spearheading an effort to diversify what farmers grow as climate change threatens staples like corn and wheat. -
Guns are now the leading cause of death among American children. And many more children are injured in shootings, putting them at risk for life-altering disability, pain, and mental trauma. -
California regulators adopted a drinking water limit on toxic hexavalent chromium, a chemical compound made infamous by the movie “Erin Brockovich." -
The bill would tighten standards for reusable bags and requires stores to provide 100% recycled paper bags or let consumers use reusable bags. -
Folic acid reduces the risk of birth defects and the FDA requires that bakers include it in enriched bread. California could extend the mandate to tortillas and foods made with corn masa flour. -
Restaurants and stores are being cautioned to check their freezers for the origin of their oysters.
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