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Clinical and cognitive significance of biomarkers for schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a debilitating disease that affects 1% of the world population. Since little is known about...

Dr. Bonnie Firestein

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey

24%
funded

$5,000
goal

12
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How carbon sequestration is modulated by Mycorrhizal and soil bacteria symbionts in Abies trees?

Mycorrhizal communities are a fundamental mutualistic interaction between soil fungi and trees. However...

David J. Castillo

Glyxon Biolabs (USA-Mexico)

100%
funded

$4,450
goal

16
days left

Why Are Blueberry Hermit Crabs Using Plastic Waste as Shells?

Observations of hermit crabs using beach trash such as plastic bottle caps in lieu of shells have increased...

University of Essex

15%
funded

$10,950
goal

29
days left

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National Science Foundation

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