Pain Roundup
Researchers have developed a pill from the saliva of venomous sea snails that could be used to treat …
Preventing Stroke
Stimulating a rat's whiskers after inducing stroke completely prevented brain damage.
Translator Phones
A specialized telephone may serve as a translator for troops in Afghanistan.
Sunscreen Timing
A listener asks: how long should you wait after applying sunscreen before going outside?
Designing Faces
An engineering design technique can help surgeons reconstruct the delicate bones of the face.
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ANIMAL UPDATE: Beating aphids at their own game, why some birds bob their tails, ancient terror …
Heart Roundup
Scientists are testing chemicals that may help the heart re-grow muscle tissue.
MS & Gut Bacteria
Stomach bacteria may play a role in multiple sclerosis, according to an animal study.
Tibetan Adaptation
Tibetans have a unique genetic adaptation that allows them to survive high altitude, low oxygen …
Octopus Venom
Scientists think venom from Antarctic octopi may have pain-killing properties.
Cancer & Fructose
Cancer cells selectively use fructose to divide and proliferate.
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CUTTING-EDGE MEDICINE: Re-growing joints and re-constructing faces, the link between gut bacteria …