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A serum immunofixation test measures specific proteins in your blood. It helps to identify certain illnesses that are otherwise hard to detect, such as multiple myeloma, a blood cancer. The test is ...

From DIY weather stations to industrial monitors, C++ makes it easy to interface with temperature sensors over I2C or ADC. With the right libraries, soldering skills, and design patterns, you can ...

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Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, economics, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) and has ...