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Cholesterol Med, Fenofibrate, Might Slow Vision Loss in People With Diabetes

Drugs.com

Fenofibrate (Tricor) has been approved since 2004 as a means of lowering. TUESDAY, June 25, 2024 -- A well-established cholesterol-lowering drug appears to significantly slow the progression of a diabetes-related eye disease, a new trial shows.

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Twenty Years of Sharing: Expanding Accessibility

addgene Blog

When Addgene opened in 2004, we focused on creating a repository that made it easy to share plasmids, both for people depositing plasmids and for people requesting them. Prior to this, many plasmids were available, but they often weren’t easily accessible, due to a wide range of logistical barriers.

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Cholesterol Med Might Slow Vision Loss in People With Diabetes

Drugs.com

TUESDAY, June 25, 2024 -- A well-established cholesterol-lowering drug appears to significantly slow the progression of a diabetes-related eye disease, a new trial shows.Fenofibrate (Tricor) has been approved since 2004 as a means of lowering.

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Clear and Accessible Writing

addgene Blog

In 2004, that was a fairly simple goal… and we had no idea how much our understanding of what accessibility is would change over the next twenty years. Addgene was built on the concept of accessibility: making plasmids more accessible to scientists around the world. But learn we did!

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Men's Use of Personal Care Products, and Chemicals They Contain, Has Doubled in 20 Years

Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, July 26, 2023 -- Men’s use of personal care products has almost doubled since 2004, exposing them to some potentially harmful chemicals, a new study commissioned by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) finds. Overall, the average.

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Celebrating 20 Years of the Nanotechnology Research Center: Measuring the Small Things

NIOSH Science Blog: Drugs

When the Nanotechnology Research Center (NTRC) first began in 2004, one of its biggest challenges was understanding exactly what to measure and how Although this change makes the materials useful for creating new products that benefit society, their small size presents challenges to protecting worker safety and health.

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The 3Rs Principles in Cosmetic and Self-care Industry: the Regulation that Prioritises Animal Welfare

biobide

In 2004 the European Union (EU) introduced a ban on animal testing on finished products. Cruelty-free cosmetics have emerged as a powerful statement within the beauty industry and Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), reflecting a growing consumer consciousness on the ethical treatment of animals.