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Biological Risks of Eating Reptiles
Reptiles are bred in
captivity primarily for
their skins, but some
restaurants and population
groups also want them for
their meat. A study shows
that eating these animals
... > full story
Seeing the Brain Hear Reveals Surprises About How Sound Is Processed
Neurobiologists have
discovered information about
how the brain processes
sound that challenges
previous understandings of
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Early Life Stress May Predict Cardiovascular Disease
Early life stress could be a
risk factor for
cardiovascular disease in
adulthood, researchers
report. ... > full story
High Prevalence of Atrial Fibrillation Found Among Cross-Country Skiers
At this year's Birkebeiner
ski marathon, 12,000
cross-country skiers will
line up for the 54 kilometer
race, run almost every year
... > full story
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Anorexics Found to Have Excess Fat -- In Their Bone Marrow
February 10, 2010 — Researchers have found that girls with anorexia, despite being emaciated, have strikingly high levels of fat in their bone marrow. This can be visualized in MRIs of the knee. The researchers believe ... > full story -
Butter Leads to Lower Blood Fats Than Olive Oil, Study Finds
February 10, 2010 — High blood fat levels normally raise the cholesterol values in the blood, which in turn elevates the risk of atherosclerosis and heart attack. Now a new study shows that butter leads to considerably ... > full story -
Sporting Prowess Through Brain Power
February 10, 2010 — Expert sportsmen are quicker to observe and react to their opponents’ moves than novice players, exhibiting enhanced activation of the cortical regions of the brain. More experienced sports ... > full story -
Low IQ Among Strongest Predictors of Cardiovascular Disease -- Second Only to Cigarette Smoking in Large Population Study
February 10, 2010 — While lower intelligence scores have been associated with a raised risk of cardiovascular disease, no study has so far compared the relative strength of this association with other established risk ... > full story -
Research Could Lead to Way to Halt Deadly Immune Response
February 10, 2010 — Scientists have published new details of their research into the complement reaction, an immune system response that kills thousands annually. Researchers have teased out the molecular process that ... > full story -
Cells Can Read Damaged DNA Without Missing a Beat
February 10, 2010 — Under certain growth-limiting conditions, enzymes that read DNA can skim through damaged DNA without skipping any letters in the genetic "text." This suggests a mechanism that can allow bacteria to ... > full story -
New Way to Kill Pediatric Brain Tumors
February 10, 2010 — Researchers have identified a previously unrecognized target, a protein called STAT3, at which they can aim new drugs for the treatment of cancer in neurofibromatosis-1 (NF1), a genetic condition ... > full story -
Little Effect of Soy Isoflavones Found on Bone Loss in Postmenopausal Women
February 10, 2010 — Results from a new multicenter clinical trial of 224 postmenopausal women questions the value of consuming soy isoflavone tablets to help lessen bone loss and minimize the effect of ... > full story -
Depression and Lack of Concentration Do Not Necessarily Go Together
February 10, 2010 — A recent review has found that depression does not always lead to memory problems or difficulties ... > full story -
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Communication Breakdown: What Happens to Nerve Cells in Parkinson's Disease
February 10, 2010 — Scientists have discovered a molecular link between Parkinson's disease and defects in the ability of nerve cells to communicate. The study provides new insight into the mechanisms underlying ... > full story
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