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Sunday, July 27, 2008

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Environment Becomes Heredity

Advances in the field of epigenetics show that environmental contaminants can turn genes “on” and “off,”…

An illustration taken from the Cancer Geek blog showing how IMRT is used to treat prostate cancer.

Sharpshooter Radiation Takes Aim at Disease

A technical findings brief from the Department of Health and Human Services reports a new method to target cells…

The Glummest Generation

Pew finds that baby boomers are gloomier than Americans older and younger than they are.

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Big Soda, the USDA, and School Food

The public is hearing mixed messages on eating right, and a prominent nutritionist believes government needs to cast off its lobbyist-inspired inhibitions and spread the gospel of common sense.

Policy-Heavy Play

Views, Reviews and Interviews: ‘Fatworld’ shows video games can tackle (urp) weighty issues.