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Electric fish in Africa could be example of evolution in action

...ccepted examples of it to date. "Many scientists claim it's not feasible," Arnegard said. "But it could be a detection problem because speciation occurs over so many generations." These Gabon fishes' impulses, however, can change very quickly in comparison. So Arnegard suspects that the different shapes ...

Renewed dolphin slaughter prompts new campaign

... The Japanese government has made the unsupported claim that the animals compete with local fishermen for limited supplies of fish and that the drives are in fact a means of pest control. Also, the "Act for Dolphins" consortium maintains that, in spite of the fact that the hunting of dolphins and use of t...

Health Canada approves cold and flu medicine

...ience backed claims. The comprehensive treatment claim for COLD-fX® approved by Health Canada states that the product “helps reduce the frequency, severity and duration of cold and flu symptoms by boosting the immune system.? Comprehensive therapeutic claims require support by the highest level of scient...

Mosquito repellents that emit high-pitched sounds don't prevent bites

...facturers of electronic mosquito repellents (EMRs) claim that the high pitch sound they emit repels female mosquitoes, and therefore protects people in the vicinity from bites and disease. To test these claims a team of Cochrane Researchers conducted a systematic review looking for trials conducted with...

Misusing vitamin to foil drug test may be toxic; plus, it doesn't work

...tabolic processes, there is a completely unfounded claim that it can rapidly clear the body of drugs such as cannabis and cocaine. However, niacin is toxic when taken in large amounts." Niacin is easily available as an over-the-counter vitamin supplement. As a vitamin, the daily recommended intake is 15...

Hawaiian treasure, macadamia nuts good for the heart

...ause they are not currently included in the health claim for tree nuts, while other tree nuts are recommended as part of a healthy diet," says Dr. Amy E. Griel, recent Ph.D. recipient in nutritional sciences. "Macadamia nuts have higher levels of monounsaturated fats, like those found in olive oil compared...

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