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Broccoli and Bacteria

September 11, 2002

A compound in broccoli kills H. pylori, the bacterium that causes stomach ulcers.

September 10, 2002

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September 9, 2002

Shining light on eyes damaged by light can promote healing.

September 6, 2002

Humming to prevent sinus infections, a nasal spray flu vaccine, and being happy to live longer

September 5, 2002

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September 4, 2002

Pheromones produced by bacteria cause locusts to swarm.

September 2, 2002

People trust more in faces that look like their own.

August 30, 2002

Genome of the pufferfish, estrogens in water, and shark liver weight loss drug

August 29, 2002

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August 28, 2002

The bacterium that causes stomach ulcers also appears to put people at risk for strokes.

August 27, 2002

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August 26, 2002

Algae that live in water reservoirs can serve as biosensors for bioterrorist attacks.