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How can nicotine be good for me?
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Nicotine based drugs are currently under development by pharmaceutical companies. Find out which ailments could be treated with nicotine based drugs.
How to Volunteer in a Clinical Trial
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Volunteering for a clinical trial is a big decision. Get all the information you need in this article before you decide to volunteer in a clinical trial.
10 Types of Study Bias
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We often think that if a drug has been studied by scientists and given a favorable outcome, then it must be safe and proven. But many kinds of biases can creep into a study, rendering it less than effective.
How Scientific Peer Review Works
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Scientific peer review is a quality-control system that critiques all new scientific discoveries. Learn more scientific peer review and its flaws.
What are the likely outcomes of mankind's new knowledge of the human genome?
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Knowledge of the human genome project will revolutionize science and modern medicine -- but how, exactly? Learn about knowledge of the human genome.
No More Sweet Tooth? Science Turns Off Sugar Cravings in Mice
Could manipulating the human brain's desire for sweet foods lead to new weight control methods and better treatments for eating disorders?
How EVP Works
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EVP is the recording of sounds and voices onto tapes and other electronic devices. Find out what EVP is and learn how EVP is recorded and analyzed.
How Animal Testing Works
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Animal testing has a long, gruesome history, but it's also saved countless human lives.
How can new cells restore someone's vision?
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The journal "Nature" recently published a paper describing how a cell transplant had allowed blind mice to see again. What does this mean for humans?
How to Start a Family Genealogy Search
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Shows like 'Finding Your Roots' have brought genealogy into the spotlight. Learn how to start your own family genealogy search at HowStuffWorks.