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Wheat pests spread faster than we thought
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Wheat pests spread faster than we thought

The spread of human and plant diseases by wind is likely to spread faster than we think has left concerns for not only human disease but also a fungus that threatens the…

December 18, 2018
Progress in studying Alzheimer's
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Progress in studying Alzheimer's

Scientists at UC Santa Barbara have discovered a protein called BAG2 that is important in understanding Alzheimer's disease and can open new goals for drug development.

December 18, 2018
Chocolate helps heart healthy
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Chocolate helps heart healthy

Each day a small piece of dark chocolate protects the heart from inflammation, thus avoiding heart problems. Milk chocolate does not have this ability.

December 18, 2018
The unexpected impact of taste and smell
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The unexpected impact of taste and smell

Often ignored by the senses 'more attractive' such as sight or touch, taste and smell are more complex than what we think. They also have a surprisingly large impact on…

December 18, 2018
New evidence of the benefits of breast milk
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New evidence of the benefits of breast milk

Swiss and Australian researchers have discovered breast milk proteins - not found in cow's milk - that are resistant to disease by eliminating bacteria, viruses and othe…

December 18, 2018
Why are painful memories in life so intense
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Why are painful memories in life so intense

Emotional memories of tragedies in life such as accidents, wars or serious diseases are stored for a long time in the brain. This makes effective treatment difficult. Re…

December 18, 2018
Girls benefit from breastfeeding more than boys
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Girls benefit from breastfeeding more than boys

Doubting the long-held belief that breastfeeding protects all babies from the same disease, the study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkin Center for Pediatrics showed…

December 18, 2018
The magic of the heart
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The magic of the heart

No one understands why but the heart has become a global symbol of love. Chinese people associate it with the center of happiness, the Greeks believe that the heart is t…

December 18, 2018
Stealing addiction syndrome
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Stealing addiction syndrome

People who have a stealing disease never show up for the purpose of getting rich. Even very powerful people can be addicted to stealing, such as King Henry IV of France.

December 18, 2018