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Human Hormone Blocker Found To Help Prevent Obesity And Diabetes
A new study finds that a chemical found in the body is capable of promoting…
Efficient Biofuel Made From Genetically Modified E. Coli Bacteria
Researchers have developed a new method for producing next-generation biofuels by genetically modifying Escherichia coli…
LiMo Foundation Adds Six Members (TechWeb)
TechWeb – The new members aim to strengthen the organization’s efforts to create an open…
Epilepsy And Brain Pathology Linked Together By The Protein ADK
The brain of individuals who suffer from epilepsy is characterized by pathologic changes to brain…
Osteoarthritis Risk Linked To Finger Length Ratio
having uncommonly long ring fingers raises the risk for developing OA of the knee, independent…
Plate Tectonics May Grind To A Halt, Then Start Again
Plate tectonics, the geologic process responsible for creating the Earth’s continents, mountain ranges, and ocean…
Sexual Conflict Resolution? Mating Frequency And Fitness In Fruit Flies
In the gene’s eye view, female mating frequency is difficult to understand. A substantial body…
Tips To Get Into Shape Without Leaving The House
One piece of advice is to make a resolution to become healthier overall, instead of…
Big Predators May Need Large Size To Conquer Prey, But Not True For Bacteria
Ecologists generally observe a positive relationship between sizes of predators and their prey, mainly because…