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Episode 12 - July 25, 2007 Jul 25, 2007

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Toward an alternative to stem cells for treating chronic brain diseases. Oil spill clean-up agents threaten coral reefs. First potential biomarker for human exposure to diesel exhaust; Fishing for an answer. Wild or farmed? Well-intended research in the wrong hands can become a weapon of terror.

Episode 11 - July 18, 2007 Jul 18, 2007

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Toward giving artificial cells the ability to move. Nano-sized generator gets big power boost. Automobile brake linings, tires remain major sources of toxic metals. Fingerprinting with light shows promise for improved crime-fighting; Sandpaper: Ancient invention increasingly becomes high-tech marvel.

Episode 10 - July 11, 2007 Jul 11, 2007

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Red blood cells talk to platelets, with implications for diabetes. Healthful compounds in tomatoes increase over time in organic fields. New process promises to reduce costs of a clean-coal technology. Preening over new technology for monitoring PCBs in seabirds. Tin whiskers grow into a multi-billion-dollar threat to electronics products.

Episode 09 - June 27/July 3, 2007 Jun 27, 2007

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New longboat delivery system could mean more potent anti-cancer drugs. Moving ahead with guidelines to control indoor mold contamination. Jellyfish population explosion leads to new use for waste creatures. Polyurethane plastics from canola oil. Toward a contrast agent to expand medical use of LOIS imaging. Minding the Mercury.

Episode 08 - June 20, 2007 Jun 20, 2007

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Changes related to diabetic cardiomyopathy occur soon after diabetes appears. Beach sand may harbor disease-causing E. coli bacteria. Fireworks displays linked to perchlorate contamination in lakes. An improved fluorescent sensor material for detecting explosives. Mom and Pop gold miners threaten new wave of mercury pollution.

Episode 07 - June 13, 2007 Jun 13, 2007

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New hot pocket geography may point toward better avian flu drugs; Toward a much-needed new test for cancer of the urinary bladder. Protein-enriched milk may reduce need for antibiotics in animal feed. Crude oil contains less toxic mercury than coal. Concerns about safety of Chinese ingredients may be unwarranted when it comes to prescription drugs.

Episode 06 - June 6, 2007 Jun 06, 2007

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Scientists eye nanoparticles as glaucoma treatment. Better nutritional and safety profiles for genetically modified crops. Ultralong nanobelts for wiring nanoelectric devices. Milk does not reduce healthful effects of black tea; Fake money? Not if you see the twinkle in Alexander Hamilton's eye.

Episode 05 - May 30, 2007 May 30, 2007

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Sleeping Beauty jumping gene shows promise for sickle cell gene therapy. A new explosive proves unusually touchy. Progress toward a healthier form of starch for processed foods. Direct interconnections between nanowires and human cells. The BBB poses daunting challenges to developing new brain medications.

Episode 04 - May 23, 2007 May 23, 2007

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Toward more effective treatments for aspirin-resistant patients. New study supports stopping and restarting school buses to cut emissions. Wine may combat tooth decay and upper respiratory tract disease bacteria. Advance promises a new era in recycling of plastics. New medicines for Fido and Fluffy.

Episode 03 - May 16, 2007 May 16, 2007

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Equipping E. coli with a chemo-navigation system. Crusts from the Tower of London suggest yellowing in the future. Scientists isolate anti-cancer compounds from apple peel. New medications needed for neuropathic pain. Western drug makers expand use of Indias scientific talent.

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