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Episode 120 - August 10, 2009 Aug 10, 2009

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How fruit flies helped scientists gain new insights into the effects of carbon nanoparticles. Why nematodes could hasten the development of new antibiotics. New evidence suggests smoking marijuana is more harmful than previously thought.

Episode 119 - August 3, 2009 Aug 03, 2009

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A "shrimp cocktail" that could fuel your car or truck. New evidence that freshly crushed garlic better for the heart than processed. A finding that could settle a prehistoric controversy.

Episode 118 - July 27, 2009 Jul 27, 2009

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The first scientific evidence that certain scents can relieve stress. An inner “fingerprint” for personalizing medical care. A safer and more effective way to prevent infections among people who have severe burns.

Episode 117 - July 20, 2009 Jul 20, 2009

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Scientists in Louisiana are developing a new, safer form of acetaminophen. How a popular dietary supplement could help prevent, treat cataracts. Researchers have found a new way to combat drug-resistant flu viruses.

Episode 116 - July 13, 2009 Jul 13, 2009

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How cleaner ship fuels could help prevent thousands of deaths. New insights about a long-lost statue could help prevent corrosion. Weed killers can actually boost the nutritional value of corn.

Episode 115 - June 29, 2009 Jun 29, 2009

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A startling new estimate of chemistry’s vast untapped potential. The development of a transgenic food that fights allergies. A better way to keep ticks and fleas off of Fido and Fluffy.

Episode 114 - June 22, 2009 Jun 22, 2009

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New laboratory studies in mice suggest vinegar might help fend off fat. How “milking” microscopic algae could yield massive amounts of oil. A new federal study reveals much about lingering pesticides in and around our homesg.

Episode 113 - June 15, 2009 Jun 15, 2009

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New compelling evidence links marijuana use to increased risk of cancer. An innovative “electronic nose” that can help sniff out kidney disease. How a bit of genetic engineering could transform a deadly microbe into a life saver.

Episode 112 - June 8, 2009 Jun 08, 2009

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Wine in a box? Think “good” not “gauche”. A skin-deep discovery reveals a hidden defense used by poisonous frogs. And finally, some new ideas about making sustainability a reality.

Episode 111 - June 1, 2009 Jun 01, 2009

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How tenacious the virus that causes bird flu really is. Why silver nanoparticles could help prevent blood clots. New “microcapsules” could boost drug absorption into the blood stream.

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