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Monday, January 21, 2013

ScienceDaily: Strange Science News

ScienceDaily: Strange Science News


'Quadruple helix' DNA discovered in human cells

Posted: 20 Jan 2013 12:00 PM PST

In 1953, Cambridge researchers Watson and Crick published an article describing the interweaving "double helix" DNA structure -- the chemical code for all life. Now, in the year of that scientific landmark's 60th Anniversary, Cambridge researchers have published another article demonstrating that four-stranded "quadruple helix" DNA structures -- known as G-quadruplexes -- also exist within the human genome.

Viagra converts undesireable white fat cells into beige ones: May one day lead to new weight loss methods

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 07:57 AM PST

Researcherstreated mice with Viagra and made an amazing discovery: The drug converts undesirable white fat cells and could thus potentially melt the unwelcome "spare tire" around the midriff. In addition, the substance also decreases the risk of other complications caused by obesity. Despite promising data, researchers caution the public against the fallacy of thinking that popping some sildenafil will work to quickly lose a few extra pounds.

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