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Exclusive: HHS launches project to speed up clinical trials

The Trump administration on Wednesday is launching an effort to reimagine the way clinical trials are designed, with a goal of drastically reducing the time and money it takes to develop new drugs. Why it matters: The program, shared first with Axios, could provide a template for reconfiguring the drug development process and boosting…

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How sea squirts perceive underwater noise

Shipping, construction work and other human activities are altering the acoustic conditions in our planet's seas. Sound pressure is often examined to determine the effects that this underwater noise has on marine organisms. However, these observations may not be thorough enough for creatures that live on the seafloor.

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