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Killing Disease with Bugs
One proposed method to fight malaria is to modify the genes of the mosquitoes that carry the disease.
A Cure for Baldness?
New research shows that mice can grow new hair follicles as adults. The mice just need to be wounded to do it.
US Mortality Likely To Rise As Climate Changes
Increases in extreme hot weather due to global warming may lead to increased mortality. Which cities will be hit hardest?
SciFri File: Genetic Testing for Breast and Ovarian Cancer
A company is mass-marketing a genetic test for breast and ovarian cancer. Would you get tested?
Spacebugs
When Salmonella goes up in space, it changes--and not for the better.
Insect Attack
Some entomologists worry that insects are an overlooked avenue for terrorist attack.
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Baseball players beware: Maple baseball bats do not out-perform ash bats at the plate, according to SciFri's baseball bat experts Brian Boltz and Lloyd Smith. Ash bats wear down differently than maple--but neither bat hits the ball farther. Listen
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Mars addict? Read the latest mini-updates from the Mars Phoenix Lander through Twitter. Get your fix here.
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Montclair State University hosted a panel called "The Environment and Sustainability, the Next 100 Years"--watch Ira, Michael Oppenheimer and others sound off on climate change.
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Last month, Microsoft rolled out a few upgrades its mapping service Live Maps--including new and improved 3D views and RSS feeds for neighborhoods. It's worth checking out.
Genome of dandruff-inducing fungus sequenced
Unwanted flakes? Scientists inspect the genes of the fungus responsible for dandruff. (2007-11-08)
Fountain of Youth for Yeast
Diet and gene modification make baker's yeast live ten times longer than its life expectancy. (2008-01-18)
Chemical Leaks when Water is Hot
Study shows that when exposed to hot water, more bisphenol A leaks out. (2008-02-01)
A Window into the Heart ... and Everything Else
A transparent fish reveals the inner-workings of the body. (2008-02-29)
Better Medicine Through Cell Phones
Answer that call—your ultrasound results are on the line. (2008-05-02)
Thank You, Dr. Michael DeBakey -- You meet many important people in my business, scientists, doctors, politicians... (more) 
