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Eating berries may activate the brain's natural housekeeper for healthy aging

Scientists today reported the first evidence that eating blueberries, strawberries, and acai berries may help the aging brain stay healthy in a crucial but previously unrecognized way. Their study, presented ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Aug 23, 2010 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (19) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Gene found to have jumped from gut bacteria to beetle

(PhysOrg.com) -- Genes jumping between bacteria are rather common which in part explains their ability to rapidly develop immunity to antibacterial agents. What’s not so common are examples of genes jumping ...

Biology / Biotechnology

created Feb 28, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (7) | comments 3 | with audio podcast report

Scientists release first cultivated ohelo berry for Hawaii

The first cultivar of 'ohelo berry, a popular native Hawaiian fruit, has been released by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists and their university and industry cooperators.

Biology / Biotechnology

created Sep 24, 2010 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

New strawberry a delight for gardeners

A new, versatile strawberry has been introduced for home gardeners. 'Roseberry' is predicted to be very popular as an ornamental addition to gardens. The strawberry features attractive pink blooms and produces ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Jul 01, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 2

Time is ripe for wine grapes

CSIRO researchers have discovered a new method growers could use to control when their grapes ripen, without affecting wine quality.

Biology / Other

created Nov 05, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Eating berries may lower risk of Parkinson's

New research shows men and women who regularly eat berries may have a lower risk of developing Parkinson's disease, while men may also further lower their risk by regularly eating apples, oranges and other sources rich in ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Feb 14, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 1