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Tasteless Tomatoes

July 3, 2012

Scientists discover the biochemistry behind tasteless supermarket tomatoes.

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Vampire Spiders & Frankensquitoes

July 2, 2012

Scientists mix and match mosquito body parts to discover which traits predatory spiders like most.

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Podcast for 29 June 2012

June 29, 2012

BRAINS & BEHAVIOR - How the brain quickly overcomes arachnophobia. Why psychopaths' brains are …

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Body Ecosystem Roundup

June 29, 2012

You’d be amazed at the sheer number of microbes that live inside us, and affect our health.

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Grandfathers & Telomeres

June 28, 2012

Men that sire children later in life may pass on an advantage to their grandchildren.

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Zebrafish Robot

June 27, 2012

A robotic fish could shepherd real fish into safer waters.

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Cancer-Fighting Bacteria

June 26, 2012

Genetically modified L. acidophilus bacteria reverse colon cancer in mice.

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Sleep & Junk Food

June 25, 2012

A lack of sleep makes the brain crave junk food.

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Energy Roundup

June 22, 2012

Scientists are developing brain implants powered by the body’s own sugars.

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Modern Bloodletting

June 21, 2012

Giving blood regularly may have cardiovascular benefits for people with metabolic syndrome.

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Spinal Cord Comeback

June 20, 2012

Researchers are using novel methods to make paralyzed rats walk again.

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Wide Angle Mirror

June 19, 2012

A mathematician has designed a wide-angle driver's side mirror that doesn't distort shapes.

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