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... imaging and allied disciplines. Not only does JNM rank among the top imaging journals, its impact factor puts it in the top 5 percent of all scientific serials rated by the Institute for Scientific Information. Published monthly, JNM features clinical investigations and basic science papers, continuing e...Study gives US a 'C' for lagging support of international reproductive health and population efforts
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...he world. Few AAAS members are elevated to the rank of Fellow. Fellows are selected because of their e...1874. Currently, members can be considered for the rank of Fellow if nominated by the Steering Groups of the Association's 24 sections, or by any three Fell...Yale scientists find cooperative RNA switches in nature
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