Somerset by Alice Temperley for John Lewis brings a feminine and eclectic 1970s feel to spring summer 2014. The collection draws inspiration from Ossie Clark and seventies fashion icons such as Anita Pallenberg and Marianne Faithfull, and ...
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Most clinical studies of vitamins are "flawed by poor methodology", review finds Most large clinical trials of vitamin supplements, including those that have concluded supplements are of no value or even harmful, have a “flawed ...
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A new study seeks to determine how one parasitic species can give rise to two drastically different outcomes in its host: The human body louse (Pediculus humanus) can transmit dangerous bacterial infections to humans, while the human head ...
Altheus Therapeutics, Inc., announced that it has completed enrollment for ZA201, a 6-week, double-blind, active-controlled Phase 2 clinical trial of the efficacy and safety of Zoenasa® Rectal Gel in approximately 120 adult patients ...
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Thirty-one veterinarians and veterinary students have just completed the Maddie's? Online Graduate Certificate in Shelter Medicine. These new certificate holders are now the first in the world to complete the fully online program offered by ...
The word "jade" communicates a sense of mystery. In Chinese, "jade" (yu) refers to a fine, beautiful stone with a warm color and rich luster, that is skillfully and delicately carved. In Chinese culture, jade symbolizes nobility, ...
The forecasts for total red meat and poultry production for both 2013 and 2014 are lowered from December. For 2013, beef production is raised, but pork, broiler, and turkey production are reduced. The forecast for 2014 is reduced as lower ...
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Through DNA analysis, Illinois researchers have disproved years of rumors and hearsay surrounding the ancient Battle of Raphia, the only known battle between Asian and African elephants. "What everyone thinks about war elephants is ...
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Patching up holes in blood vessels and the heart's walls may become easier with a new light-activated glue. This adhesive, described in the journal Science Translational Medicine, sets in seconds when exposed to UV light. The new ...
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New research in mice suggests that a molecule linked to clogged arteries might activate the immune system to the point where it harms the body. The findings may explain why clogged arteries, a condition called atherosclerosis, have been ...
Lindex lingerie collections for the spring 2014 season show a wide range of fashion news. “We start the season with romantic style collections. The feeling is soft and very feminine, the prints are often Asian inspired with a ...
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A common problem at Pearl Harbor, biofouling affects harbors around the world. It's the process by which barnacles, muscles, oysters, and tubeworms accumulate on the bottom of boats and other surfaces. Now researchers at the University of ...
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Animal ag and soybeans have a relationship that goes back generations. That relationship will continue in 2014 as the soy checkoff supports some innovative work of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) and the USA Poultry and Egg Export ...
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The program director with the Banff Pork Seminar says the willingness of pork producers to explore alternative feed ingredients has helped ease the problem of high feed costs. The Banff Pork Seminar is slated for January 21 to 23 at the ...
A Ludwig Cancer Research study has uncovered a phenomenon that alters prevailing views of how the genome is expressed to make and sustain the life of mammals. Published in the journal Science, the paper helps explain why genetically ...