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A milk peptide could lead us to new, non-addictive sleep medication

It's like a glass of warm milk before bed, but better!

Scientists explore the origin of metabolism to reveal secrets of primordial life

To become successful, life had to find a way to turn food from the environment into energy.

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Finally, a use for wasps.

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Red wine's link to health gains support

About a decade ago, researchers started paying closer attention to the much hailed healthy properties of red wine. Particularly, a compound found in red wine (resveratrol – also found in the “anti-cancer beer”) was shown by some to provide a healthier and longer life. However, while the claim was supported with evidence by several teams, it […]