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  Synthetic Biology Research: Could Fuel for Cars or Household Power Supplies Be Created from Naturally-Occurring Fatty Acids?

  December 17, 2012 — Scientists have identified a biocatalyst which could produce chemicals found in ice-cream and household items such as soap and shampoo – possibly leading to the long-term replacement of ... > full story
• Bone and Spine
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  Carotenoids Found to Reduce Hip Fracture Risk in Lean Men

  December 16, 2012 — A new study links carotenoids to decreased hip fracture risk in elderly, lean Chinese ... > full story
• Sleep Disorder Research
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  Significant Link Found Between Daytime Sleepiness and Vitamin D

  December 14, 2012 — A new study suggests that there is a significant correlation between excessive daytime sleepiness and vitamin D, and race plays an important ... > full story
• Vitamin
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  Muscular Dystrophy
   

  Vitamin D Deficiency May Contribute to Alcohol-Related Muscular Weakness

  December 14, 2012 — Myopathy refers to a disease characterized by muscular weakness and wasting. Vitamin D deficiency is a well-recognized cause of myopathy, and excessive drinking is often associated with low or ... > full story
• Molecular Biology
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  Biosynthetic Process That Makes All Metabolism Possible Elucidated

  December 14, 2012 — At crucial points in the metabolism of all organisms, a protein with the unwieldy name of Translation Elongation Factor P (EF-P, for short) takes center stage. What it actually does during protein ... > full story
• Hypertension
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  Gazpacho Consumption Associated With Lower Blood Pressure, Study Finds

  December 14, 2012 — A regular consumption of gazpacho can contribute to reduce hypertension, according to a new study by researchers in ... > full story
• Vitamin D
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  Kidney Disease
   

  Vitamin D Can Help Infection-Prone Patients Avoid Respiratory Tract Infection

  December 13, 2012 — Treating infection-prone patients over a 12-month period with high doses of vitamin D reduces their risk of developing respiratory tract infection -- and consequently their antibiotic requirement, ... > full story
• Kidney Disease
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  Problems With Mineral Metabolism Linked With Kidney Disease Progression

  December 13, 2012 — In a study of African Americans with kidney disease, levels of mineral metabolites rose over time; those with faster rates of kidney function decline had the greatest increases in metabolites. Higher ... > full story
• Dietary Supplement
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  Lethal Stings from the Australian Box Jellyfish Could Be Treated With Zinc

  December 12, 2012 — Box jellyfish of the Chironex species are among the most venomous animals in the world, capable of killing humans with their sting. Their venom, though, which kills by rapidly punching holes in human ... > full story
• Osteoporosis
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  Women's Health
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  Menopause
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  Battling Brittle Bones With … Broccoli and Spinach?

  December 11, 2012 — A new study from engineering researchers shows, for the first time, how the little-understood protein osteocalcin plays a significant role in the strength of our bones. The findings could lead to new ... > full story

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