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Brainwaves Show Dogs Help People Concentrate, Relax

Playing fetch or grooming Fido isn’t just good for your precious pooch – it also benefits your brain. Such interactions appear to strengthen brain waves associated with rest and relaxation, South Korean researchers report in the March 13 issue of the journal PLOS One. Their… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on March 19, 2024

Scientists Create Cow That Produces Insulin in Milk

There may be an unexpected fix for ongoing shortages of insulin: A brown bovine in Brazil recently made history as the first transgenic cow able to produce human insulin in her milk. “Mother Nature designed the mammary gland as a factory to make protein really, really… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on March 18, 2024

EPA Bans Asbestos, a Deadly Carcinogen Still in Use

The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos, a carcinogen that is still used in some chlorine bleach, brake pads and other products and that kills tens of thousands of Americans every year. The final rule marks a major expansion of… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on March 18, 2024