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Richard Omoniyi-Shoyoola

Rattlesnakes strike again, bites more toxic - 0 views

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    Each year, approximately 8,000 Americans are bitten by venomous snakes. On average, 800 or so bites occur annually in California, home to an abundance of snake species, but only one family is native with highly toxic venom: rattlesnakes. In San Diego County, the number of rattlesnake bites is increasing as well as the toxicity of the attack.
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Study: No-fat, low-fat dressings don't get most nutrients out of salads - 0 views

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    now-fat, low-fat dressings for a saled. are they benefiting you or putting even more calories in your body.
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Are Cancer Stem Cells Ready for Prime Time? | The Scientist - 0 views

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    In the 30-year battle waged since the initiation of the "war on cancer," there have been substantial victories, with cures for childhood malignancies among the most important. Our ever-expanding understanding of cellular and molecular biology has provided substantial insights into the molecular underpinnings of the spectrum of diseases we call cancer.
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The Science of Fatherhood: Why Dads Matter - 0 views

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    For decades, psychologists and other researchers assumed that the mother-child bond was the most important one in a kid's life. They focused on studying those relationships, and however a child turned out, mom often got the credit - or blame. Within the last several decades, though, scientists are increasingly realizing just how much dads matter.
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Pollutant turns fly-traps veggie - 1 views

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    Predator plants may cut back on flies if they can access key nutrients elsewhere, according to research. Scientists studying carnivorous sundew plants in Swedish bogs found that nitrogen deposition from rain reduced how many insects the plants trapped. Pollution from transport and industry causes nitrogen-rich rain, meaning more reaches the ground in some areas.
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