Scientists examined the properties of Montmorency cherries in a study that found that athletes who…
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Weak link in Alzheimer’s drug candidates: Some may cause further neural degeneration
Some current therapies being investigated for Alzheimer’s disease may cause further neural degeneration and cell…
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Traces of early Native Americans — in sunflower genes
New information about early Native Americans’ horticultural practices comes not from hieroglyphs or other artifacts,…
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It’s iPad day: Long(ish) lines from coast to coast (Ben Patterson)
Ben Patterson – Well, it looks like at least someone wants the iPad. A crowd…
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This Week in Geek: iPad-Free Edition! (PC World)
PC World – Here we take a look at some exciting topics that crossed our…
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Neuroscientists show how brain stores memories of specific fears
The brain is capable of holding and retrieving memories for specific fears, revealing a more…
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Second plant pathway could improve nutrition, biofuel production
Scientists have defined a hidden second option plants have for making an essential amino acid…
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Metabolic disease: Differential drug response in lean and obese patients explained
One thing that predisposes individuals who are obese to type 2 diabetes is the persistent,…
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Mars rover Spirit may have begun months-long hibernation
The most powerful camera aboard a NASA spacecraft orbiting Mars has returned the first pictures…
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Anti-HIV drugs inhibit emerging virus linked to prostate cancer and chronic fatigue syndrome
Four drugs used to treat HIV infection can inhibit a retrovirus recently linked to prostate…