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Episode 60 - May 12, 2008 May 12, 2008

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The identification of abnormal protein levels in diabetic retinopathy. Super yeasts that produce 300 times more protein than previously possible. Microwave zapping that kills invasive species before the invasion.

Episode 59 - May 5, 2008 May 05, 2008

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Fighting global warming — at the dinner table. New insights on the link between early consumption of cows’ milk and Type-1 diabetes. Boosting “mussel” power: A new technique for making a key marine mussel protein.

Episode 58 - April 28, 2008 Apr 28, 2008

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A study calling for action on heart risks from certain anti-cancer drugs. Pricing that can cut carbon dioxide emissions from electric generators. Chinese ants that show promise for fighting arthritis and other diseases.

Episode 57 - April 21, 2008 Apr 21, 2008

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A gel-like material that shows promise as an oral insulin pill for diabetes. Silicon nanotubes for hydrogen storage in fuel cell vehicles. A gripping discovery of the rose’s petal effect.

Episode 56 - April 14, 2008 Apr 14, 2008

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Biochemical signals associated with atherosclerosis that may damage other organs. A revolutionary process that may lead to cars that are fueled by sugar. How so-called ‘Black gold agriculture’ may improve farming and curb global warming.

Episode 55 - April 7, 2008 Apr 07, 2008

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How nanoparticles in antibacterial socks may pose a health and environmental hazard. Substances in alligator blood that may help put a bite in deadly antibiotic-resistant infections. A fast and accurate method for identifying gunshot residue using a single particle.

Episode 54 - March 31, 2008 Mar 31, 2008

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The first evidence that blocking a key energy protein can kill cancer cells. How electric shocks can boost plants' production of commercially useful chemicals. Elevated concentrations of metals are accumulating in China’s e-waste recycling workshops.

Episode 53 - March 24, 2008 Mar 24, 2008

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Progress toward a new generation of vaccines for malaria and other diseases. A continued threat of water pollution at a famous Russian lake. Creation of a chemical “keypad lock” for biomolecular computers.

Episode 52 - March 17, 2008 Mar 17, 2008

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New findings point to a heart-healthy yak cheese. Advances toward the next generation of high-efficiency plastic solar cells. New aspirin-like substances that may provide a safer way to fight heart disease.

Episode 51 - March 10, 2008 Mar 10, 2008

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Sniffing out uses for the “electronic nose”. Thirsty hybrid and electric cars that could triple demands on scarce water resources. Residential oil boilers that are raising health concerns for Northeastern U.S.

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