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Born and raised in the state that brought you "The Physics of Football", Meg is the product of four-plus years of eclectic science training in biomedical sciences, physics and microscope imaging systems. sciencenewsexaminer@gmail.com

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Heart disease plagued the ancient Egyptians

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Cheeseburgers, fries, and other modern-day fatty foods often receive the blunt of the blame for atherosclerosis, a heart disease in which cholesterol...
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The fine line between love and hate

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

They call it the “love hormone”: oxytocin, a little molecule in the brain that influences everything from lust to trust. While its...
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Genetic clue for ridding the body of hepatitis C

Johns Hopkins researchers have found a unique variable in those who are able to defeat Hepatitis C virus (HCV), which can cause a vicious infection in...
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Deficits in reward system of ADHD brains found

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The underlying causes of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have yet to be well characterized. But a new study utilizing brain imaging...
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Daycare doesn't halt asthma development

A new Dutch study is a laboratory version of Mythbusters. A team investigated the common 'hygiene hypothesis' that children who attend daycare at a...
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Chance discovery may save soldiers' lives

An innocuous shell from a common childhood disease may greatly improve the survival rate of those recovering from oxygen deprivation, such as soldiers...
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Pathway in the brain allows injured to 'see' without sight

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The senses have always been an intense field of study, if only because the brain continues to surprise scientists with its intricacies. From sensory...
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The appendix: not as useless as we originally thought

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The scientist from Duke University who first identified the function of the appendix is calling for more respect to be paid to the organ. Because the...
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Genetic mutation allows for less sleep

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Scientists have found the first gene related to the regulation of sleep duration. The finding may help researchers crack the bizarre process of...
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Acupuncture boosts brain’s ability to regulate pain

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Researchers at University of Michigan have found that acupuncture alters the way the brain manages long-term pain regulation. The study suggests that...
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