Thursday 20 December 2018

Scientists modify ivy to filter air pollutants

The researchers genetically modified pothos ivy to remove chloroform and benzene from the air around it.



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Average American Getting Fatter, but Not Taller

As of 2016, the U.S. average weight for men was 198 pounds, while it was 170 pounds for women.



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12 People Hospitalized With Infections From Stem Cell Shots


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Scientists modify ivy to remove air pollutants

The researchers genetically modified pothos ivy to remove chloroform and benzene from the air around it.



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1 in 4 People Over 25 Will Be Hit by Stroke

Researchers found that the risk of stroke for people over the age of 25 ranged from 8 percent to 39 percent, depending on where in the world they lived. The Chinese had the highest risk (with more than a 39 percent lifetime risk), followed by people in Central and Eastern Europe. The lowest risk was among those living in sub-Saharan Africa.



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