Scientists have known for a long time that folate is important for good health, but only recently have they discovered that the vitamin helps moderate oxidative stress, which is linked to aging and disease. These researchers have been studying the vitamin and how it supports the functioning of cells and keeps them healthy. They found [...]
Entries from May 31st, 2010
Man’s Project Defies Gravity
May 31st, 2010 · 1 Comment · Physics
Kokichi Sugihara is obviously a smart man. He is a scientist, after all. But can he really defy gravity? It appeared that he did with his latest illusion. He created what appeared to be four ramps going uphill that met at the center. However his audience did not realize at first that the ramps were [...]
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No More Bitterness
May 31st, 2010 · 1 Comment · Physics
Don’t you hate those bitter tasting foods? It seems to you that no one should even have to consume them, but yet you do not want to insult the cooking of a loved one. What do you do? Well, members of the Givaudan Flavors Corporation have created a special molecule. It is capable of blocking [...]
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Protect the Monkeys!
May 31st, 2010 · 1 Comment · Biology
A new scientific experiment has given scientists exciting insight into protecting monkeys, and, perhaps, ultimately humans. The experiments revolved around the lethal virus called Ebola. The experiment’s results have led scientists to discover a way to protect monkeys against the Ebola virus. By using particles called small interfering RNAs (siRNAs), the scientists target the L [...]
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Obesity From Bacteria?
May 31st, 2010 · No Comments · Biology
A new study suggests that obesity can be linked to a bacteria group called Bacteroidetes. The study, while yielding unimportant results with no application potential originally, now compares both the bacteria and the genetic makeup of a person to help lead to a greater understanding of the relationship between bacteria and obesity. The bacteria under [...]
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