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'Burton' Barley Fends Off Aphids
When they're attacked by Russian wheat aphids, leaves of vulnerable barley plants develop tell-tale white streaks and tight, corkscrew curls. These weakened plants produce fewer plump, nutritious kernels needed for feeding cattle or sheep, or for foods such as pearled barley for soups--or malt for making confections or brewing beer. Nue Satisfies Like an Alien Lover
A disposable device for men offers convenience, pleasure and safety in a single package. Unfortunately, it's too expensive for everyday use. Commentary by Regina Lynn. Earlier Diagnosis And Treatment Of Primary Biliary Cirrhosis In Famili
Researchers have found that first-degree relatives (i.e., parents, siblings, children) of patients with primary biliary cirrhosis are more likely to have the biomarker of the disease in their blood. Armed with this new information, physicians could screen and assess first-degree relatives of PBC patients with a simple blood test, enabling them to diagnose and treat more patients before the disease causes irreversible liver damage. Great Gamers' Gift Guide of 2005
From the coolest new game systems to the hottest new titles, discover the season's clear winners (and some titles to avoid). By Chris Kohler. Afro-American Genealogical Research
Bibliography of resources for researching African American genealogy, including beginner's guides, guidebooks, case studies, and bibliographies. "African American Family Histories and Related Works in the Library of Congress"is also available by navigating up a level on this website to "Bibliographies &Guides."From the Library of Congress, Humanities and Social Sciences Division. PillCam Enables Study Of Esophagus By Swallowing A Pill
Diagnosing inflammation, pre-cancerous changes or dilated veins in the esophagus is now as easy as taking a pill - a pill housing miniature video cameras. Commission on the Intelligence Capabilities of the United States Regar
This commission established in February 2004 "is charged with assessing whether the Intelligence Community is sufficiently authorized ... to identify and warn in a timely manner of, and to support United States Government efforts to respond to ... the proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction [WMD]."The site features a FAQ, the commission's report submitted to the president on March 31, 2005, and related material. How Are You Fixed For Flavonoids?
What do red grapes, white onions, green and black teas and blackeye cowpeas all have in common? In addition to vitamins and minerals, these plant foods are rich in a class of chemical compounds called flavonoids. Cholesterol-regulating Protein Maintains Fat-storage, Fat-burning Bala
A protein that regulates cholesterol levels in the body also is responsible for maintaining a healthy balance between fat storage and fat burning, according to a UT Southwestern Medical Center study that may lead to new drug targets in the fight against obesity. Warm Winter Predicted For United States
This winter is predicted to be warmer than the 30-year norm. For the country as a whole, NOAA's heating degree day forecast for December through February projects a 2.8 percent warmer winter than the 30-year normal. In the Northeast and the Mid-Atlantic,temperatures are expected to be above average in response to the long-term warming trend.
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