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Food Reward Circuit

August 19, 2013

A molecule in the gut controls the brain's response to food, and its absence could lead to overeating and obesity.

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Drug & Nutrition Roundup

August 16, 2013

New research shows that marijuana may be harmful to adolescent brain development.

Read moreDrug & Nutrition Roundup
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Artificial Dyes

August 14, 2013

Some people argue that food dyes are harmful to human health, but do decades of safety research back up these allegations?

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Silk Brain Implants

August 7, 2013

Silk brain implants could prevent the onset of epilepsy after brain injuries.

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Podcast for 2 August 2013

August 2, 2013

NATURE & HEALTH - Scientists look to the oceans for new antibiotics. The full moon affects sleep patterns. And, how paleo is the so-called "Paleo" diet? Also: How apes remember events.

Read morePodcast for 2 August 2013

Longevity Markers

August 2, 2013

Low birth weight, unhealthy aging, and chemical signatures in the blood may all be intertwined.

Read moreLongevity Markers
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How Paleo is “Paleo”?

August 1, 2013

Did our hunter-gatherer ancestors really eat a “Paleo” diet?

Read moreHow Paleo is “Paleo”?

Poison Pits

July 31, 2013

A listener asks whether it’s safe to eat fruit seeds and pits.

Read morePoison Pits

Cancer-Sniffing Scalpel

July 30, 2013

A new surgical knife can tell if it's cutting a tumor or healthy tissue.

Read moreCancer-Sniffing Scalpel

Ocean Antibiotics

July 29, 2013

Researchers have discovered a compound in the Pacific Ocean that fights both staph infections and anthrax.

Read moreOcean Antibiotics
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Secondhand Vaccinations

July 25, 2013

A vaccine for infants has surprisingly benefited unvaccinated seniors.

Read moreSecondhand Vaccinations

Podcast for 19 July 2013

July 19, 2013

ANCIENT ANATOMY - What dental records from the Mesozoic era can tell us about the lives of dinosaurs. How humans are uniquely adapted to throw baseballs. Also: an automated nature recording system that's monitoring environmental change. And, could vaccinating children protect the elderly as well?

Read morePodcast for 19 July 2013

Refreshing Blood

July 18, 2013

Replenishing stored blood's nitric oxide may make transfusions more effective and less risky.

Read moreRefreshing Blood

Evolution of the Fastball

July 15, 2013

Human anatomy is uniquely evolved to throw spears - and baseballs.

Read moreEvolution of the Fastball

Podcast for 12 July 2013

July 12, 2013

AUSTRALIAN ANIMALS - Male lyrebirds groove to their own music. Young fairywrens learn who their enemies are by watching their parents. Robotic seals help improve the quality of life of dementia patients. Also, could rats could help people keep their voices strong in old age?

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Stress Roundup

July 12, 2013

The hormone estrogen is protective against chronic stress.

Read moreStress Roundup

Robotic Pets for Dementia

July 10, 2013

Robotic stuffed animals may help decrease anxiety in dementia patients.

Read moreRobotic Pets for Dementia

Reverse Vaccine

July 9, 2013

A “reverse vaccine” may treat type 1 diabetes and other autoimmune diseases.

Read moreReverse Vaccine

Podcast for 28 June 2013

June 28, 2013

BRAINS & BEHAVIOR - When apes take a gamble. The value of precision in negotiations. And a new approach to targeting drug addiction in the brain. Also: what above-ground nuclear tests in the mid-20th century can tell scientists about the brain.

Read morePodcast for 28 June 2013

Medieval Leprosy

June 26, 2013

Researchers have reconstructed the entire genome of Medieval-era leprosy bacteria.

Read moreMedieval Leprosy

Microbe Roundup

June 19, 2013

Microscopic organisms represent a vast, unexplored territory for biologists trying to understand the earth’s ecology—including the ecology inside our homes and even our bodies.

Read moreMicrobe Roundup

Podcast for 14 June 2013

June 14, 2013

WHEN SCIENCE MEETS HISTORY - Ocean temperature records from a 19th century research ship confirm global warming. Reviving plants hidden under glaciers for centuries. Tracing the genetic origins of the blight that started the Irish Potato Famine. And uncovering evidence of lead pollution in Spain from 4,000 years ago.

Read morePodcast for 14 June 2013

Unusual Species Roundup

June 7, 2013

Rare species can have a surprising impact on ecosystems.

Read moreUnusual Species Roundup

Chemotherapy & Infertility

June 6, 2013

Researchers discover why chemotherapy makes women infertile – and hopefully, how to stop it.

Read moreChemotherapy & Infertility
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