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Geologist says that Curiosity rover's images show Earth-like soils on Mars
Posted in Science on 20th Jul, 2014
by Alex Muller
Soil deep in a crater dating to some 3.7 billion years ago contains evidence that Mars was once much warmer and wetter.
Modified Bacteria Enable Weight Loss In Mice
Posted in Medicine on 14th Jul, 2014
by Alex Muller
Mice given genetically-tweaked E. coli in their water gained less weight than controls when placed on a high-fat diet for 8 weeks.
Genetically Altered Bacteria Prevent Mice From Getting Fat
Posted in Medicine on 28th Jun, 2014
by Alex Muller
The microbes appear to live in the gut and prevent obesity for up to four weeks.
Bacteria help explain why stress and fear trigger heart attacks
Posted in Medicine on 12th Jun, 2014
by Alex Muller
Scientists believe they have an explanation for the axiom that stress, emotional shock, or overexertion may trigger heart attacks in vulnerable people.
MRSA: Hospital superbug 'shared with pets'
Posted in Medicine on 22nd May, 2014
by Alex Muller
Pet owners should not worry as there is very little risk of them getting ill from their pets.