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Methods now under development could make DNA sequencing quicker and less expensive, paving the way for the day when treatments can be tailored to each person's genetic profile. (p. 235)Published: April 14th, 2007; Vol.171 #15Found in: Biology -
Home / News / March 3rd, 2007; Vol.171 #9 / Natural-Born Addicts: Brain differences may herald drug addictionDifferences in the behavior and the brain receptors of rats seem to predict which of the rodents will become cocaine addicted. (p. 133)Published: March 3rd, 2007; Vol.171 #9Found in: Behavior
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Several varieties of fungi that attack hazelnuts produce high quantities of the popular cancer drug paclitaxel. (p. 142)Published: March 3rd, 2007; Vol.171 #9Found in: Biomedicine
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Cocoa that retains compounds usually removed to soften the product's flavor can significantly improve blood flow to the brain. (p. 142)Published: March 3rd, 2007; Vol.171 #9Found in: Nutrition
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Home / News / February 24th, 2007; Vol.171 #8 / Weight Matters: Big and little mouse pups become obese adultsBeing either overnourished or undernourished before birth can alter gene activity, leading to obesity during adulthood. (p. 115)Published: February 24th, 2007; Vol.171 #8Found in: Biology
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Home / News / February 17th, 2007; Vol.171 #7 / Bridging the Divide? Technique sheds light on cleft palate geneA new approach has enabled researchers to prevent cleft palate in mice genetically engineered to develop that birth defect. (p. 101)Published: February 17th, 2007; Vol.171 #7Found in: Biology
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Just a couple of small genetic changes in a pandemic flu virus prevented it from passing efficiently between lab animals. (p. 110)Published: February 17th, 2007; Vol.171 #7Found in: Biomedicine
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Home / News / February 10th, 2007; Vol.171 #6 / More of the Same: 2008's science budget mirrors 2007'sPresident Bush's proposed science budget for fiscal year 2008 closely reflects last year's recommended budget. (p. 86)Published: February 10th, 2007; Vol.171 #6Found in: Science & Society -
Vaccines currently in development could give people a novel way to kick their addictions and lose weight. (p. 90)Published: February 10th, 2007; Vol.171 #6Found in: Biomedicine -
The scent of food may decrease the life-extending effects of a low-calorie diet. (p. 94)Published: February 10th, 2007; Vol.171 #6Found in: Biology
