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Flu Fighter
Biochemists have developed a
new tool that can identify a
strain of influenza in
hours, instead of the usual
days or weeks, potentially
speeding up the development
of new vaccines. A sample of
the infected patient's nasal
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Cloned Apples
Grafting -- an ancient way
of cloning plants -- enables
plant scientists to create
new varieties of apples. The
selected genetic traits
allow trees to resist pests
with less pesticides, and to
make better-tasting fruits.
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Faster Flu Test
New flu tests can diagnose
the flu in as little as 30
minutes, to cut down on
needless antibiotic use,
which can build up
resistance and make some
infections untreatable by
current methods. ... > full story
Sunscreen In A Pill
Dermatologists recognize the
benefits of a compound
called astaxanthin. Found in
red ocean plants and animals
such as salmon, astaxanthin
is the most effective and
efficient free radical
sponge in nature, which
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Researchers Apply DNA Biology to Vaccination Technique
Spraying viral genes directly through the skin is a new technique that turns infinitesimal amounts of DNA into an effective vaccine. If approved for use in humans, the new procedure could save lives ... > more
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