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  Novel Iron Source: Newly Identified Iron Absorption Mechanism Suggests That Legumes Could Provide Key to Treating Iron Deficiency Worldwide

  January 20, 2012 — A groundbreaking study reveals the existence of at least two independent mechanisms for iron absorption from non-meat sources -- and a potential treatment for iron deficiency, the most common ... > full story
• Origin of Life
  Charles Darwin
  Evolution
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  Avalanche of Reactions at the Origin of Life

  January 19, 2012 — The origin of life is seen as the formation of the first biomolecules which may be subject to multiplication and further development. Until now it was unclear, which reactions could have triggered ... > full story
• Eye Care
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  Contact Lenses Provide Extended Pain Relief to Laser Eye Surgery Patients

  January 18, 2012 — Scientists are reporting development of contact lenses that could provide a continuous supply of anesthetic medication to the eyes of patients who undergo laser eye surgery -- an advance that could ... > full story
• Vitamin
  Vitamin D
  Healthy Aging
  Vitamin A
  Dietary Supplement
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  Vitamin D Could Help Combat the Effects of Aging in Eyes

  January 17, 2012 — Researchers have found that vitamin D reduces the effects of aging in mouse eyes and improves the vision of older mice significantly. The researchers hope that this might mean that vitamin D ... > full story
• Biochemistry
  Spintronics
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  Electricity
   
  

  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
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  Relationships
  Hearing Impairment
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  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
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  Neuropathy
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  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

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