Train your brain with computer game to eat less sugar

A recent study shows that a computer game can be used to train its players to eat less sugar, as way of reducing their weight and improving their health. More than half of American adults consume excess added sugars, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Major dietary guidelines recommend limiting...

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Climate change is giving old trees a growth spurt

Larch trees in the permafrost forests of northeastern China -- the northernmost tree species on Earth -- are growing faster as a result of climate change. A new study of growth rings from Dahurian larch in China's northern forests finds the hardy trees grew more from 2005 to 2014 than in the preceding 40 years. A new...

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The oceans contain nearly 200,000 kinds of viruses

Nearly 200,000 different kinds of viruses swirl in the world’s oceans, according to a new study, Quanta Magazine reports.  The new count is 12 times higher than what the previous census of marine viruses recorded in 2016. The reasons for the jump, researchers says, include extensive expeditions...

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DRC expands Ebola vaccine campaign as cases mount rapidly

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) will expand its use of the experimental Ebola vaccine that more than 110,000 have already received to try to stop an unusually stubborn outbreak of the disease. New vaccination strategies will attempt to reduce the security risks faced by health care workers in the outbreak region,...

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U.W. EXPERTS SHARES LATEST SCIENCE ON MARIJUANA AND YOUTH

What's up with our kids and marijuana?  Lots of users look to minimize the known risks with a shrug and an attitude that says, after all it's not fentanyl, it's just weed    Well, here's a chance to find out what science says.. An informational session titled  Beyond “It’s Just Weed”  will...

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Synthetic biology used to target cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue

Synthetic proteins engineered to recognize overly active biological pathways can kill cancer cells while sparing their healthy peers, according to a new study. Synthetic proteins engineered to recognize overly active biological pathways can kill cancer cells while sparing their healthy peers, according to a study by...

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EFCC explains latest probe on Saraki

Nigeria’s anti-graft agency Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Monday said the current probe on Nigeria Senate president Bukola Saraki was not in connection to his recent appointment as International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) ambassador. “For the avoidance of doubt, the investigation into the Senate...

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Jamb Finally Fixed Examination Date

New Jamb 2019 Exam Date The Jamb 2019 Examination was shifted from March 16th 2019 to April 11th 2019 and this is as result of the general election, If you are among those students who has been asking for Jamb examination date 2019 the you can visit www.jamb.org.ng to find out now...

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