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Genetics of Pigment and Skin Cancer

by TamiPort

Experience shows that people with fair complexions (low levels of melanin) are more prone to sunburn. New research now reveals that certain variations in the genes that control the color of our skin, hair and eyes are associated with an increased risk of melanoma and carcinoma, two potentially de..

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• Posted on 08-11-2010
• Views 2186
• Rating 4.4 (68 votes)

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How Is Chocolate Made?

by TamiPort

Although Willy Wonka's methods were fictitious and fantastical, the real process of making chocolate is actually quite amazing. Here's how it's done. Chocolate is produced from the seed of the evergreen cacao tree (Theobroma cacao), native to tropical regions of the Americas. The seed of ..

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• Posted on 08-09-2010
• Views 2226
• Rating 5.1 (54 votes)

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Mighty Mites: Bed Bugs, Demodex and Dust Mites

by TamiPort

Did you know you have bugs living in your house, in your bed and on your face? Here is the scientific low down on three parasitic house guests: bed bugs, demodex and dust mites. See if you have them and learn how to kick these freeloaders out. ..

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• Posted on 07-27-2010
• Views 6748
• Rating 4.7 (85 votes)

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What Are Boogers?

by TamiPort

Perhaps you consider yourself refined. You are well dressed and a model of perfect personal hygiene. Yet, no matter how hard humans try to be civilized, there is no getting around the fact that some aspects of our body, and how it works, are frankly...disgusting. The normal flora..

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• Posted on 06-21-2010
• Views 16998
• Rating 5.1 (78 votes)

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Tornado Alert! Learn How to Stay Safe!

by TamiPort

Some folks go right to their basement the moment the sirens go off. Others head out to the front porch, hoping to see a force of nature. Here’s what you need to do in order to stay safe when a tornado heads towards you. What Is a Tornado? A tornado is ..

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• Posted on 06-11-2010
• Views 678
• Rating 4.1 (14 votes)

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