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Hearts and Worms

September 22, 2004

Studying a potassium channel that can trigger heart arrhythmia when blocked.

September 6, 2004

Time flies whenever you're doing something that requires your attention.

August 17, 2004

Kopi Luwak coffee beans really do have a different flavor after passing through the civet.

August 5, 2004

Why do we have two kidney but only one liver? (Evolved bilateral symmetry, and kidneys are less …

July 12, 2004

Competition for food sources may have pressured honeybees to evolve dance language.

July 5, 2004

Stingless bees can detect the odor markings of others and steal their food sources.

May 11, 2004

Why do some plants eat bugs? (They live in nutrient-poor habitats; bugs have lots of nutrients.)

March 8, 2004

Being a carrier for the genetic disease Fragile X Syndrome causes tremors and balance problems.

February 24, 2004

Why is lather important when you wash? (Shows you the soap is working.)

February 9, 2004

The body absorbs more vitamin E from fortified breakfast cereal than from supplements.

January 27, 2004

How long do cold and flu viruses survive on surfaces? (Up to 6 hours)

December 15, 2003

Naked mole-rats are missing a substance in their skin that transmits pain signals.