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RESEARCHERS believe they have discovered two genes which allow people to hold their drink. Carriers of one or both genes can process alcohol through the body quickly. One effect is that it halves the

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Cells from humans grow blood vessels in mice: study - 103 Minutes ago

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Cells taken from human bone marrow, blood and umbilical cords grew into functioning blood vessels in mice with just the right coaxing, U.S. researchers reported on Saturday. The

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Saving the wild orchids of Borneo - 15 Hours ago

Efforts underway to save thousands of orchid species from extinction, says eurekalert press release KALIMANTAN, INDONESIA-- Borneo (Kalimantan) is the third largest island in the world. It is rich with

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Bacteria may protect children from developing asthma - 24 Hours ago

Head briefs_ subhed _large goes here A bacteria only recently revealed as a major cause of ulcers and stomach cancer may help protect children from developing asthma, U.S. researchers reported Tuesday.

Geriatric Care For Animals - 3 Hours ago

As veterinary medicine improves, zoo animals are living far beyond their normal lifespans. Andrea Seabrook visits the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., to see how keepers there care for an elderly elephant.

Canadian and European researchers have discovered the gene that regulates ovulation. - 7 Hours ago

The gene, called Lrh1, has the ability to both regulate and block ovulation, possibly opening the door to both fertility and contraceptive treatments. 'We discerned that this particular gene is absolutely

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Cure for cancer 'close' -- Scientist cracks its genetic code - 9 Hours ago

A CURE for breast and colon cancer could be a step closer, after a scientist deciphered the genetic code of the tumours Dr Kenneth Kinzler will tell the inaugural Sydney Cancer Conference this week of

Tailor-made treatments: Cancer cure hope - 9 Hours ago

A CURE for breast and colon cancer could be a step closer after a scientist deciphered the genetic code of the tumours. Dr Kenneth Kinzler will tell an Australian cancer conference this week of his revolutionary

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Human cytomegalovirus uses a cloaking device to evade the immune system - 10 Hours ago