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Safer sex in a pill

New Scientist - novembre 19, 2008 - 18:00
It's a risky strategy, but with an AIDS vaccine further off than ever, a pill that could stop people catching the virus has to be worth a try. investigates

'Elixir of youth' drug could fight HIV and ageing

New Scientist - novembre 13, 2008 - 17:53
A way to rejuvenate immune cells enhances their ability to fight viruses, and could potentially slow the symptoms of ageing

HIV "cure" won't save sick millions

New Scientist - novembre 13, 2008 - 15:51
A German doctor who claims to have "functionally cured" a patient with AIDS has produced great science, but the technique isn't scalable

Why HIV "cure" won't save sick millions

New Scientist - novembre 13, 2008 - 15:51
A German doctor who claims to have "functionally cured" a patient with AIDS has produced great science, but the technique isn't scalable

Pimped-up T-cells seek out and destroy HIV

New Scientist - novembre 9, 2008 - 18:00
Researchers have used evolution to create immune cells able to destroy HIV far more effectively than the regular cells our body produces

Pimped up T-cells seek out and destroy HIV

New Scientist - novembre 9, 2008 - 18:00
Researchers have used evolution to create immune cells able to destroy HIV far more effectively than the regular cells our body produces

Keeping Your Chainsaw Sharp

Nature - février 6, 2007 - 17:02
Using a chainsaw significantly cuts the time and energy devoted to homestead chores. But that's only true if the saw's chain is sharp.

Mother Nature

Nature - février 6, 2007 - 17:01
When planted early enough to put on good growth before cold weather sets in, cover crops prevent erosion,

GREEN PHARMACY FOR INDIGESTION

Nature - février 6, 2007 - 17:00
Many years ago, my family and I spent a good deal of time in Panama. The late, great anthropologist Reina Torres de Araus invited our family out to her Los Cumbres residence for wonderful meals

Genetically Engineered

Nature - février 6, 2007 - 17:00
Advocates of genetically engineered food claim this revolutionary new technology is merely a more precise way to improve crops

Crusty breads, tasty pizzas and even roasted meats

Nature - février 6, 2007 - 16:59
? Ben if you didn't, you can still build this easy outdoor oven that works as well as a custom-built masonry or ceramic model. Cost? Next to nothing

Respberries

Nature - février 6, 2007 - 16:58
With today's choice of varieties, you can enjoy fresh raspberries from early summer to fall whether you grow them yourself or buy them by the basketful

Wintering Well Whatever the Weather

Nature - février 6, 2007 - 16:58
It's tempting to relax and enjoy them, but we all know there's a warning underneath the pleasure.

Benton County, Oregon

Nature - février 6, 2007 - 16:57
Nearly 30 years ago the State of Oregon established the Land Conservation Development Commission to help preserve farmland and forests around the cities, and to establish urban growth boundaries to stymie sprawl.

Leaves & the Secret of Life

Nature - février 6, 2007 - 16:56

Turn Over a New Leaf

Nature - février 6, 2007 - 16:56
A rash of reports, juggernauts of junk mail: They all add up to piles of paper routed to the recycling bin or, worse, to the wastebasket

EarthWords

Nature - janvier 26, 2007 - 12:56
In the spring,
at the end of the day,
you should smell like dirt.

Zesty Sorrel: The Garden Green With Zing!

Nature - janvier 26, 2007 - 12:56
Sorrel is the garden green with zing!

21st Century Homesteading: Why Grow Your Own Food?

Nature - janvier 26, 2007 - 12:56
Many people think that the American food supply is the best in the world. So why are so many people going to the trouble of growing their own food, or seeking it from known producers close to home? Harvey Ussery and his wife, Ellen, think the food they grow themselves or buy from local farmers is superior in taste and nutrition to the food found in most grocery stores. About 85 percent of the food they eat is either grown in their own back yard, or purchased face-to-face from local farmers they know personally. Even if you don?t live in the country, you too can enjoy the flavor and nutrition of homegrown produce, and there are many reasons local and homegrown food can be a satisfying alternative to the conventional American diet, including nutrition, food security and food quality.

Try Your Luck with Cherries

Nature - janvier 24, 2007 - 19:50
There is an old saying that "you make your own luck," which is a fine five-word summary of the art of growing cherries. If you?re up to the challenge, cherries will repay you with brimming buckets of beautiful fruits that taste great and are packed with antioxidants and other nutrients. Recent university studies suggest that cherries can reduce pain caused by arthritis or muscle strain, help prevent Type 2 diabetes and possibly slow the growth of cancerous tumors. With its advice on everything from choosing the right variety to proper care and pruning, this guide will ensure sweet and sour success.
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