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The Cord Blood Cure

Rich in stem cells, umbilical cord blood has become a viable alternative to bone marrow transplantation in adults.

By Kristina Fiore | Posted September 27, 2006

Why do guys get sleepy after sex?

– asks J. from Brooklyn, NY.

By Melinda Wenner | Posted September 25, 2006

Pick Your Poison

Scorpion venom could help treat brain cancer patients.

By Ciara Curtin | Posted

Big Problems, Little Solutions

Nanotechnology could ease the world’s water woes.

By Susan Cosier | Posted September 22, 2006

Food for Chickens, Poison for Man

A widespread farming practice is adding arsenic to the food chain.

By Melinda Wenner | Posted September 20, 2006

Is it true that having cold sores means you’ve got herpes in your mouth?

–asks Anonymous from Horseshoe Beach, Florida.

By Julie Leibach | Posted September 18, 2006

It’s Raining Fish

Unusual objects sometimes fall from the sky, courtesy of waterspouts.

By Susan Cosier | Posted September 17, 2006

A Sober Woman’s Thoughts

Studies suggest alcohol can sharpen mental function in older women.

By Kristina Fiore | Posted September 15, 2006

Insect Investigations

A New York scientist uses his knowledge of bugs to solve crimes.

By Edyta Zielinska | Posted September 13, 2006

I thought stingrays were harmless, so how did one manage to kill the “Crocodile Hunter?”

–asks Anonymous, from New York, New York.

By Bob Grant | Posted September 11, 2006