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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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      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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          Did humans really kill most of the plants and animals?

          Posted on September 4, 2018October 24, 2022 by Gina Misra

          We may be the most successful land mammal, but pound for pound, plants and bacteria still have us beat.

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            Detecting Toxins Produced by Algae

            Posted on August 14, 2018December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

            Harmful algal blooms are becoming an increasing problem in areas around the world, including the Great Lakes, where drinking water is…

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              Babies learn about eye contact early in life

              Posted on August 2, 2018October 31, 2022 by Sciworthy

              As infants, we absorb any information our surroundings have to offer, especially if other humans are involved. Infants can recognize their…

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                Effects of Gender and Alcohol Use on US Veterans with HIV

                Posted on July 31, 2018December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

                While many people might not think that HIV is a large problem in the United States, at the end of 2015 over 1.1 million Americans were…

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                  Increasing Muscle Mass in Fish with Gene Editing

                  Posted on July 20, 2018October 24, 2022 by Erica Curles

                  There may be concerns with genetically modified organisms (GMO), but the effectiveness of gene editing in developing more productive plants…

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                    Three For The Price of One: Testing Sustainable Aquaculture Systems

                    Posted on June 11, 2018October 24, 2022 by Erica Curles

                    Integrated Multitrophic Aquaculture (IMTA) may be the future of aquaculture. Compared to traditional farms that only grow one species, IMTA…

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