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• Biochemistry
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  Charges Going Astray: New Transfer Paths for Electrons Discovered

  January 13, 2012 — In the development of materials for energy production and distribution, knowledge of molecular processes in electrical charge transfer is fundamental. Scientists have once more discovered that nature ... > full story
• Beer and Wine
  Food
  Nutrition Research
  Relationships
  Hearing Impairment
  Marine Biology
   
  

  Dark Chocolate and Red Wine Are Heart-Healthy Foods of Love, Dietitians Say

  January 13, 2012 — Dietitian says resveratrol which lowers blood sugar is found in red wine and also dark chocolate, making them ideal for heart holidays like Valentine's Day and year round consumption for heart ... > full story
• Obesity
  Cholesterol
  Triglycerides
  Nutrition Research
  Diet and Weight Loss
  Nutrition
   
  

  Blame Your Taste Buds for Liking Fat: Receptor for Tasting Fat Identified in Humans

  January 12, 2012 — Why do we like fatty foods so much? We can blame our taste buds. In the first study to identify a human receptor that can taste fat, researchers report that our tongues recognize and have an affinity ... > full story
• Fungus
  Mining
  Pollution
  Endangered Plants
  Geochemistry
  Organic
   

  In Tackling Lead Pollution, Fungi May Be Our Friends

  January 12, 2012 — Fungi may be unexpected allies in our efforts to keep hazardous lead under control. That's based on the unexpected discovery that fungi can transform lead into its most stable mineral form. The ... > full story
• Dietary Supplement
  Brain Injury
  Cholesterol
  Neuropathy
  Nervous System
  Neuroscience
   

  Omega-3 Fatty Acids Could Prevent and Treat Nerve Damage, Research Suggests

  January 11, 2012 — Omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in fish oil, have the potential to protect nerves from injury and help them to regenerate, new research ... > full story
• Energy and the Environment
  Petroleum
  Oil Spills
  Fossil Fuels
  Renewable Energy
  Alternative Fuels
   

  Algae for Your Fuel Tank

  January 10, 2012 — The available amount of fossil fuels is limited and their combustion in vehicle motors increases atmospheric carbon dioxide levels. The generation of fuels from biomass as an alternative is on the ... > full story
• Fossils
  Origin of Life
  Geology
  Climate
  Ancient Civilizations
  Earth Science
   
  

  Molecular 'Culprit' in Rise of Planetary Oxygen

  January 10, 2012 — A turning point in the history of life occurred two to three billion years ago with the unprecedented appearance and dramatic rise of molecular oxygen. Now researchers report they have identified an ... > full story
• Vitamin D
  Vitamin
  Dietary Supplement
  Vitamin C
  Vitamin A
  Vitamin E
   
  

  70 Percent of Europeans Suffer from Low Vitamin D Levels, Experts Say

  January 10, 2012 — A group of experts has prepared a report on vitamin D supplementation for menopausal women after it was revealed that Europeans have suffered an alarming decrease in their levels of this vitamin. In ... > full story
• Brain Tumor
  Cancer
  Lung Cancer
  Lymphoma
  Ovarian Cancer
  Stem Cells
   

  Cancer Cells Feed on Sugar-Free Diet

  January 10, 2012 — Cancer cells have been long known to have a “sweet tooth,” using vast amounts of glucose for energy and for building blocks for cell replication. Now, a study shows that lymph gland ... > full story
• Fertility
  Nutrition
  Pregnancy and Childbirth
  Stem Cells
  Prostate Cancer
  Dietary Supplement
   

  Dietary DHA Linked to Male Fertility

  January 9, 2012 — A certain omega-3 fatty acid is necessary to construct the arch that turns a round, immature sperm cell into a pointy-headed super swimmer with an extra long tail, according to new research. The ... > full story

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