The Real Robinson Crusoe's Campsite Found

The Real Robinson Crusoe's Campsite Found

Cast away on a desert island, surviving on what nature alone can provide, praying for rescue but fearing the sight of a boat on the horizon.   Just the imaginative creations of Daniel Defoe in…
Like That Perfume?  Thank This Bacteria

Like That Perfume? Thank This Bacteria

Scientists in Italy have found bacteria in the root of a tropical grass whose oils have been used in the cosmetic and perfumery industries. These bacteria seem to promote the production of essential…
Antioxidants Reduce Lead Poisoning In Animal Study

Antioxidants Reduce Lead Poisoning In Animal Study

A research study carried out by the Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM) proves that administering natural antioxidants can reduce the effects of lead poisoning in animals during the gestation and…
Grape Polyphenols Get Another Endorsement

Grape Polyphenols Get Another Endorsement

Consuming foods rich in polyphenols from grapes, including red wine, helps reduce the risk of heart disease, according to a review article in the November issue of Nutrition Research. The authors…
Biotechology Industry: On the Ropes?

Biotechology Industry: On the Ropes?

Industry analysts suggest that the recent financial crisis is starting to have an effect on the growth of the biotechnology industry, once thought to be a recession-proof sector.  They contend…