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Genomic surveillance—the process of monitoring and sequencing pathogens—is one of the most important tools for detecting ...

For millions of people living with depression, finding an effective treatment can feel like a long and uncertain journey.

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New laws in California and New York might stop anyone from 3D printing guns — and create entirely new kinds of surveillance.

For French rail giant Alstom, which has invested more than 200 million euros (US$228 million) in the country over the past 15 years, the growing significance of the Middle Corridor validates a ...