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Does the age of grapes impact the smell of your wine?

Posted on January 10, 2019December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

Different stages of Cabernet Sauvignon and Riesling grape development are associated with quite a few changes in wine aroma.

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    Trying to prevent cancer and heart disease? Skip the Vitamin D.

    Posted on December 4, 2018December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

    Vitamin D does not appear to help prevent cancer and heart disease in a 5 year long study of over 25,000 older Americans.

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      Implanting sensors in fish to monitor their stress levels in the wild

      Posted on November 13, 2018October 24, 2022 by Erica Curles

      Measuring heart rate continuously can show how long it truly takes for fish to recover from stressful events.

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        Is coconut oil really healthier than butter?

        Posted on November 13, 2018October 24, 2022 by Gina Misra

        Researchers found in a recent study that coconut oil had no impact on body weight but may have a small postive impact on cholesterol…

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          What influences the flavor of different wines?

          Posted on October 29, 2018December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

          You sit down at a restaurant and peruse the menu for the best wine to pair with your dinner. Do you choose a red wine like Cabernet…

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            A new technique may improve the delivery of medicine to the brain

            Posted on October 25, 2018May 6, 2025 by Nathan Gock

            The blood-brain barrier protects our brains from infection and toxins, but also makes it harder to deliver medications for brain diseases.…

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              HIV-positive and trying to get pregnant? Read this first.

              Posted on October 24, 2018December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

              Did you know that not all infants born of HIV-positive mothers develop HIV? They are still at greater risk for other health issues, but this…

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                You may be getting catfished by catfish

                Posted on October 12, 2018October 24, 2022 by Erica Curles

                A recent study of catfish products found that 7 of the 80 products tested were mislabeled, of which 5 were from restaurants and 2 were from…

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                  Can some fungi clean up plastic pollution?

                  Posted on October 3, 2018December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

                  Since September is National Mushroom Month, it’s fitting to think about the incredible things fungi can do. You may be familiar with…

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                    Is exercise addiction socially acceptable at gyms?

                    Posted on October 1, 2018October 31, 2022 by Sciworthy

                    Certain behaviors are often socially accepted and even encouraged when they’re considered productive, regardless of potential health…

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