Archive: 24/02/2014

Mitochondrial process may predict lifespan of organisms

The complexity in biology is astounding. That is why biologists are thankful that model organisms, like the roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans, can be used to breakdown biological processes into simpler units.

Feb 24, 2014

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Identifying source of salmonella in raw pet food

Americans embrace their pets as members of the family and, in an effort to provide a healthy, natural diet, may opt to use raw pet food. However, they could be putting themselves and their children at risk for foodborne illnesses.

Feb 24, 2014

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Public opinion favors regulating food labelling, food advertising, sustainable food supply

The Western Australian community strongly supports regulating food labelling, food advertising and environmentally sustainable food supply as measures to improve health and protect the environment, according to recent research.

Feb 24, 2014

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Study suggests pathways to alleviating inflammation in disorders such as sepsis, arthritis

When acupuncture first became popular in the Western Hemisphere it had its doubters. It still does. But over time, through detailed observation, scientists have produced real evidence that ancient Chinese practitioners of ...

Feb 24, 2014

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Using observatory technology to improve eye surgery

Physicians in the Netherlands have turned to expertise from a planet-hunting telescope to steady their surgical microscope and save the sight of people threatened by blindness.

Feb 24, 2014

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Gene variant contributes to accumulation of necrotic debris in vessels

Think of it like a garbage strike. Due to a genetic defect, the body's ability to dispose of its daily tonnage of dead cells gets damaged, and as a result the body's garbage—in the form of old cells and debris—starts ...

Feb 24, 2014

Use of vivid sensory words thrives across languages

Mark Dingemanse from the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics investigates the ways in which these Lautbilder enable precise communication about sensory knowledge. "People can paint with language", says the linguist. ...

Feb 24, 2014

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Omega 3 and antidepressants may help prevent dementia and depression

A University of Sydney study is looking into the effectiveness of omega-3 supplements and the antidepressant, sertraline, in reducing depressive symptoms and cognitive decline in older people, in a bid to prevent the onset ...

Feb 24, 2014

Patent granted for work done by disgraced Hwang Woo-suk team

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted a patent to Hwang Woo-suk for the technology behind the controversial work he and his team did a decade ago—at the time it was announced that the team had ...

Feb 24, 2014

Playing Tetris can diminish cravings for food, cigarettes, and alcohol

Playing Tetris for just three minutes can reduce the strength of cravings for food, cigarettes or alcohol, according to a new study conducted at Plymouth University.

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Archive: 24/02/2014

Mitochondrial process may predict lifespan of organisms

Identifying source of salmonella in raw pet food

Public opinion favors regulating food labelling, food advertising, sustainable food supply

Study suggests pathways to alleviating inflammation in disorders such as sepsis, arthritis

Using observatory technology to improve eye surgery

Gene variant contributes to accumulation of necrotic debris in vessels

Use of vivid sensory words thrives across languages

Omega 3 and antidepressants may help prevent dementia and depression

Patent granted for work done by disgraced Hwang Woo-suk team

Playing Tetris can diminish cravings for food, cigarettes, and alcohol

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