Scientists at Yale University are studying new ways to make insect repellents. These repellents can reduce the spread of infectious diseases and damage many important crops. They have found that there is a group of genes that insects have that determine smells. The discovery of this can help researchers create a repellent to put on crops and [...]
Entries from September 30th, 2010
Fruit Flies Help Scientists Sniff Out New Insect Repellents
September 30th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Biology, Chemistry
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Sparkling Drinks Spark Pain Circuits
September 30th, 2010 · No Comments · Biology, Chemistry
Did you know that carbon dioxide in fizzy drinks sets off the same sensors in the nasal cavity as mustard and horseradish, according to University of Southern California? We all have felt noxious tingling sensation when soda goes down your throat too fast, right? That burning sensation comes from a system of nerves that respond to [...]
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“And then, there was Light.”
September 30th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Chemistry
Chemists at Indiana University–Bloomington enhanced a new molecule that can release ions in the ultraviolet life. The Chemists understand how the molecule works, and know how it is specifically designed, which one chemist says is predictable and fulfills it’s purpose. Chloride (as http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chloride) is explained as is formed when the element chlorine picks up one [...]
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Health Risks of Multi-Vitamins
September 30th, 2010 · No Comments · Chemistry
Many people take muilti-vitamins on a daily basis suspecting that they will benefit their body and help them lead a healthier life. However, recent studies have shown that this may not be true and that many vitamin labels may be misleading. Calcium and lead react similarly to other chemicals making lead hard to detect with [...]
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