Microbiologist Develops Method For Dyeing Fabrics With Gold
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...n Journal of Clinical Nutrition,indicated that the benefits of polyunsaturated margarines are enhanced whenthey are also low in trans fatty acids, substances which raise total bloodcholesterol. Clinical trials conducted at CSIRO Human Nutrition in Adelaide, compared theeffects of four types of margarine on b...AAAS Announces The Winners Of Its Science Journalism Awards
...turn. They wentbeyond reporting on the hazards and benefits of the debate by thoroughlycovering the science behind the issues and explaining it in a context that thereader could use. Mark Schoofs won in the magazine category for "How Genetics is Changing OurLives," a seven-part series in the Village Voice fr...Recycling Of Packaging Yields Environmental Gains
...oduction from new raw materials. The environmental benefits from energy savingfar outweigh anylosses in connection with increased transport. Waste flows in society are small compared with the total flow of materials.Waste movementsaccount for just 1,2% of all transport by truck, packaging being an even smalle...Exercising Just Three Days May Provide Heart Attack Protection
... Although regular exercise has other health benefits that can preventheartattacks or protect the body in the event of heart attack, Powers said HSP72plays a large role in protection, and because it can be synthesized soquickly, it is never too late to begin exercising. Powers recommends perform...Pet Therapy Programs Help Patients In Rehab, Physical Therapy And More
...etter than therapists. Of course, notevery patient benefits from pet therapy, and not all dogs are appropriate to alltherapies, but we match the dogs up to best fit the needs of appropriatepatients." Liz Feder and her husband, Jim volunteer with Janie each week. "It's absolutelyincredible," says Feder "We ha...Possible Breast Carcinogen Found In Human Milk
... discourage breast-feeding, which has great health benefits for babiesregardless ofthese trace contaminants." The scientists plan to broaden their research to include women in othergeographicalareas. Previous studies have shown large variations in the breast cancerincidence, withespecially high rates in the ...Virginia Tech Research Looks At The 'Human Dimensions' Of The Forest
...at the forest andits land managers provide various benefits to the community, that the forestshapes the commun... According to the study, the focus groups said benefits of the forestinclude residential quality of life, community, environmental ethics,organizational and...Clemson Researchers Turn Crabshells Into New Product Lines
...nt example of howClemson's public service research benefits South Carolina's industries andprivate citizens," said James R. Fischer, director of the research system....Cedars-Sinai Tip Sheet For Dec. 21
..., RATES HAVE DROPPED NEARLY 50 PERCENT Despite the benefits of autopsy -- including better information on cause ofdeath, efficacy of treatment and undiagnosed disease -- the U.S. autopsy ratehas dropped from nearly 50 percent during the post World War II years to anestimated fewer than 10 percent today. Accor...Sunscreen Ingredient Causes DNA Damage In Light
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