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Episode 211 - July 5 2011 Jul 05, 2011

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A new blood test could help doctors determine the best treatment for infections. How scientists are taking microscopes to the next dimension. An ingredient used in erectile dysfunction drugs could help heal broken hearts.

Episode 210 - June 27 2011 Jun 27, 2011

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How 19th century discoveries could help solve a 21st century energy conundrum; Why scientists in China are speaking out about the state of nuclear power in their country. How scientists thinking outside of the sandbox came up with a better way to purify water.

Episode 209 - June 20 2011 Jun 20, 2011

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What reassuring discovery scientists have made about milk from flood-prone farms. How researchers found a natural answer to a puzzling bovine mystery. Some of the world’s smallest tools are leading to big changes in the construction industry.

Episode 208 - June 13 2011 Jun 13, 2011

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A simple chemical cocktail could spark limb re-growth in mammals. How scientists are closing in on ways to regenerate cartilage. Why an extract from tree buds could help rejuvenate aging skin.

Episode 207 - June 6 2011 Jun 06, 2011

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How a natural plant extract could lead to better sun protective clothing. Why drugs inspired by Gila monsters and other venomous creatures could help alleviate serious medical problems. A new substance could greatly increase the odds of getting a liver transplant.

Episode 206 - May 30 2011 May 30, 2011

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Why recycling proteins could lead to new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease. How a new process could help transform steel-mill residues into another sturdy building material. Next-generation wheat could make life just a bit sweeter.

Episode 205 - May 23 2011 May 23, 2011

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Why substances designed to protect infants from fire could actually pose a health hazard. How scientists are closing in on treatments for a common inherited disability. How researchers found a new way to produce a luxurious natural fiber used to keep some babies comfy.

Episode 204 - May 16 2011 May 16, 2011

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How a new technique could help track the origins of beef. Why liquid smoke made from rice could give you a dietary boost. How vaccines could help quell a drug addiction.

Episode 203 - May 09 2011 May 09, 2011

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How a substance similar to a red wine compound could help protect us against excessive radiation. How scientists discovered a way to detect if natural cola drinks are the real thing. Why tea, coffee and other caffeinated drinks do so much more than just perk us up in the morning.

Episode 202 - May 02 2011 May 02, 2011

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A new low-cost imaging technique could be just what the doctor ordered. Why you should say “si” to Latin American blueberries. How a new test could help doctors detect and treat complications of joint replacement surgery sooner.

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