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Bioluminescence Could Keep Tumors From Spreading
We've all marveled at the day-glo life-forms in Avatar — but bioluminescence could save your life soon. Researchers have been able to inject brain tumor cells with a firefly gene, so they can identify the types of cells that spread. More »

12/23/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders
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Radioactive Venom Lengthens Lives, Promotes Tumescence
So here's one thing you probably didn't know about Peter Parker: All that spider venom in his bloodstream not only makes him super-powerful, but also keeps Mary Jane satisfied through the night. Yes, you read that right - new research is showing that spider venom could be used to treat impotence. That's not the end of the story, either; radioactive scorpion venom can also be used as a cancer treatment. You may have heard that chocolate-covered bugs are crunchy and delicious, but it turns out that arthropods have even more to offer us. More »

10/05/08

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By Nivair H. Gabriel
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Test Yourself for Cancer, HIV, and MS in Fifteen Minutes

10/01/08

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