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Holiday Podcasts - Day 3: Scotch Pine Dec 14, 2007

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A study in the ACS Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry shows that the bark of the Scotch pine, a popular tree for holiday decorating, has anti-inflammatory compounds in its bark.

Holiday Podcasts - Day 2: Compound in myrrh could help treat cancer Dec 13, 2007

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Myrrh is valued for its wonderful perfume-like aromas, though scientists suggest it also contains compounds that could one day lead to new ways for preventing and treating certain forms of cancer.

Holiday Podcasts - Day 1: The Bright Side of Dark Chocolate Dec 12, 2007

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According to food scientists, the darker the chocolate, the better it is for your health.

Episode 39 - December 10, 2007 Dec 10, 2007

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A golden bullet that shows promise for killing a common parasite. Solving another mystery of an amazing water walker. Toward a Rosetta Stone for the secret language of microbes.

Episode 38 - December 3, 2007 Dec 03, 2007

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Converting pollution from coal mines into clean energy. An unusual plastic that biodegrades much faster than regular plastic. The bloody truth behind some ancient African sculptures.

Episode 37 - November 19, 2007 Nov 19, 2007

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Magnetic nanoparticles that detect and remove harmful bacteria. Using bark from the Magnolia tree to fight bad breath and tooth decay. How the world’s oceans could help slurp up carbon dioxide to fight global warming. New database screening criteria for improving the identification of anticancer drugs. Wiring up enzymes for producing hydrogen fuel cells. Developing a new generation of greener, environmentally friendly consumer products.

Episode 36 - November 12, 2007 Nov 12, 2007

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Toward cancer drugs that penetrate 10 times deeper into the brain. Using “Dragon's blood” to quench stomach ulcer bacteria. How air pollution from ship smokestacks is linked to thousands of deaths annually. A breakthrough toward industrial-scale production of nanodevices; How the octopus and its kin are inspiring new camouflage strategies for military applications.

Episode 35 - November 5, 2007 Nov 12, 2007

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A new fluorescent label that sheds light on brain diseases. How a government plan to revive the “Dead Zone” in Gulf of Mexico could backfire. New insights into how natural antioxidants fight fat. A faster, more sensitive method for detecting anthrax. The rebound of the medical plastics industry.

Episode 34 - October 29, 2007 Oct 31, 2007

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Microplastics may pose a previously unrecognized pollution threat. A Rosetta stone for traditional Chinese medicine; Boiled peanuts pack a big antioxidant punch. A more comprehensive test for dissolved phosphorus. Unlocking the secrets of ripening for better tasting fruits and veggies.

Episode 33 - October 22, 2007 Oct 23, 2007

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Excess female to male births in Canada linked to chronic dioxin exposure. Tiny capers pack big disease-fighting punch. Bacteria in the intestines can influence results of drug tests. Recycling of e-waste in China may expose mothers, infants to high dioxin levels. Chemistry of San Andreas Fault may offer clues to earthquake mysteries.

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