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  Foods that can impact on calcium uptake and boost calcium levels in your body

  • Posted by Stella Thalluri
  • April 6, 2015
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  Most of us rely on dairy and fish for our main source of calcium but what are the foods that can hinder and block the uptake of calcium. Here are some of the lesser know facts of food that can impact on calcium levels in your body.
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  Gender difference in moral judgments rooted in emotion, not reasoning, study finds

  • Posted by Milton Bertrand
  • April 5, 2015
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  Men, relative to women, show a stronger preference for utilitarian over deontological judgments, according to a new meta-analysis of 40 studies. This gender difference in moral decisions is caused by stronger emotional aversion to harmful action among...  moreMen, relative to women, show a stronger preference for utilitarian over deontological judgments, according to a new meta-analysis of 40 studies. This gender difference in moral decisions is caused by stronger emotional aversion to harmful action among women; the study found no evidence for gender differences in the rational evaluation of the outcomes of harmful actions.  
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  Who should get involved in STEM?

  • Posted by Milton Bertrand
  • April 1, 2015
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  • 4,940 views

  By Milton Bertrand
  As there is a major push by many organizations, the question remains as to who should get involved in STEM? STEM is the acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. I am sure you agree that everyone should get invol...
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  Bacterial genetic pathway involved in body odor production discovered

  • Posted by Milton Bertrand
  • March 30, 2015
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  For many, body odor is an unfortunate side effect of their daily lives. The smell is caused by bacteria on the skin breaking down naturally secreted molecules contained within sweat. Now scientists have studied the underarm microbiome and identified a...  moreFor many, body odor is an unfortunate side effect of their daily lives. The smell is caused by bacteria on the skin breaking down naturally secreted molecules contained within sweat. Now scientists have studied the underarm microbiome and identified a unique set of enzymes in the bacterium Staphylococcus hominis that is effective at breaking down sweat molecules into compounds known as thioalcohols, an important component of the characteristic body odor smell.  
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  Protein-based bioplastics and their antibacterial potential

  • Posted by Milton Bertrand
  • March 28, 2015
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  Bioplastics made from protein sources such as albumin and whey have shown significant antibacterial properties, findings that could eventually lead to their use in plastics used in medical applications such as wound healing dressings, sutures, catheter...  moreBioplastics made from protein sources such as albumin and whey have shown significant antibacterial properties, findings that could eventually lead to their use in plastics used in medical applications such as wound healing dressings, sutures, catheter tubes and drug delivery, according to a recent study. The bioplastic materials could also be used for food packaging.  
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  Antibiotic resistance linked to corruption, experts suggest

  • Posted by Milton Bertrand
  • March 22, 2015
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  Researchers have linked antibiotic resistance with poor governance and corruption around the world. "We found poor governance and higher levels of corruption are associated with higher levels of antibiotic resistance," said one author. "It is a finding...  moreResearchers have linked antibiotic resistance with poor governance and corruption around the world. "We found poor governance and higher levels of corruption are associated with higher levels of antibiotic resistance," said one author. "It is a finding that will be surprising to most people in the field of Medicine."  
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  Is too much artificial light at night making us sick?

  • Posted by Milton Bertrand
  • March 18, 2015
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  Modern life, with its preponderance of inadequate exposure to natural light during the day and overexposure to artificial light at night, is not conducive to the body's natural sleep/wake cycle. A cancer epidemiologist and team members suggest such...  moreModern life, with its preponderance of inadequate exposure to natural light during the day and overexposure to artificial light at night, is not conducive to the body's natural sleep/wake cycle. A cancer epidemiologist and team members suggest such overexposure has possible ties to cancer, obesity, diabetes, and other health issues.  
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  What Does the Internet Mean to Traditional TV Cable Subscriptions?

  • Posted by Milton Bertrand
  • March 18, 2015
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  What Does the Internet Mean to Traditional TV Cable Subscriptions?
  The Internet as most of us know it is changing the way we do things. The Internet has replaced or enhanced the experiences the many things we do. The Internet continues to have amazing...
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  Biomechanics in STEM Education

  • Posted by Milton Bertrand
  • March 17, 2015
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  By Milton Bertrand
  STEM Proponent and Fellow Geazler
  It is evident there is a major push for STEM education; it requires us to understand and see real STEM applications. Many of us like to play sports; dexterity is an important aspect in sports; ther...
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  Addressing long-standing mysteries behind anti-wear motor oil additive

  • Posted by Milton Bertrand
  • March 15, 2015
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  Motor oil contains chemical additives that extend how long engines can run without failure, but, despite decades of ubiquity, how such additives actually work to prevent this damage have remained a mystery. Now, engineers and ExxonMobil have teamed up to...  moreMotor oil contains chemical additives that extend how long engines can run without failure, but, despite decades of ubiquity, how such additives actually work to prevent this damage have remained a mystery. Now, engineers and ExxonMobil have teamed up to answer this question.