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Can't compete on dung? Try mating on apple pomace

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Jun 24, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

In the mating world of yellow dung flies, large, brawny males almost always get the girl. However, a new study suggests that smaller males rule if presented with an opportunity to woo females when they are not hanging out ...





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Maslinic acid provides a natural defense against colon cancer

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Jan 08, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Researchers from the University of Granada and the University of Barcelona have shown that treatment with maslinic acid, a triterpenoid compound isolated from olive-skin pomace, results in a significant inhibition of cell ...


Red wine grapes may help prevent tooth decay, research shows

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jan 29, 2008 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (10) | comments 0

Red wine has long been known to contain a substance, resveratrol, that is heart-healthy. Now research shows that both red wine grapes and winemaking residue, known as pomace, contain substances that may help prevent tooth ...


Winemaking waste proves effective against disease-causing bacteria in early studies

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Jan 02, 2008 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (18) | comments 1

[B]Potential source of next-generation drugs against oral disease: Pinot noir[/B] A class of chemicals in red wine grapes may significantly reduce the ability of bacteria to cause cavities, according to a study published rec ...



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