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Edited by dRoy on Feb 20th 2020 at 2:33:51 AM
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Discovery of anti-appetite molecule released by fiber could help tackle obesity
edited 5th May '14 10:43:59 AM by rmctagg09
Eating a Vanilluxe will give you frostbite.
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A cyborg sensor that could unlock anesthesia's secrets
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Novel antioxidant makes old arteries seem young again, study shows
It's not "novel" to be exact, but still - that is the sort of stuff I use for worldbuilding (and as study subject).
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One step closer to cell reprogramming
Practical reprogramming, to be exact. While the basics are sort of there, the "how do we speed the process up to usable speed without creating cancer cells in waiting" problem (as well as the "how do we speed up, period" difficulty) is hard to fix.
"For a successful technology, reality must take precedence over public relations, for Nature cannot be fooled." - Richard Feynman
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A hydrogel that knows when to go (w/ Video)
I have a possibly gross story related question.
What would someone look like if they got hit in the head with a blunt object? Think Tap on the Head played realistically in that it kills the person. Would their be any obvious physical signs of what happened? I'd google it, but I am afraid of what I might get as a result.
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It kinda depends on the blunt object.
Eating a Vanilluxe will give you frostbite.
About that centennial study: It's not unexpected. The products of these two genes are well known for their role in restraining cell proliferation and thus tissue repair.
"For a successful technology, reality must take precedence over public relations, for Nature cannot be fooled." - Richard Feynman
Something about the size of a hair dryer?
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I'd expect a nasty bruise if it was indeed a killing strike, or the damage might be completely internal.
/not a doctor disclaimer
Eating a Vanilluxe will give you frostbite.
Until further notice
The size, speed and material of object are going to be important, as well as the age of the patient. Don't forget that trauma which causes minimal extracranial injury (e.g. a bruise, or even less) may not reflect the severity of any intracranial bleeding - which is obviously more likely to kill the patient first.
Not a substitute for a formal medical consultation.
Yeah I was thinking it wouldn't cause much visible damage since that'd be a mostly internal injury. Thanks for the responses guys!
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Longevity gene may boost brain power: Researchers discover the gene may enhance cognitive abilities
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Forgiving a wrong may actually make it easier to forget
Human learning altered by electrical stimulation of dopamine neurons
New implanted devices may reshape medicine: Researchers create transistors that wrap around tissues
Cause of many preterm births discovered: Premature aging of placenta from oxidative stress
Bullying may have long-term health consequences
This article is really interesting.
Summary:
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I knew it!
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I especially love this bit:
"My brother-in-law is a chiropractor. If everyone posed like this, he'd be a billionaire.
Yeah, despite not having anything to do with medicine, for some reason I'm rather sensitive about anatomy, so shots like that makes me go "Anatomy does not work that way!". 
I wonder if actual medical experts are more tolerant about all these, reacting with "Eh, artistic license. Just letting you know, though, if you come to my office doing that pose, I'm going to laugh at you behind your back."
Male or female? First sex-determining genes appeared in mammals some 180 million years ago
Microbes provide insights into evolution of human language
Rural microbes could boost city dwellers' health, study finds
Eating a Vanilluxe will give you frostbite.