Chewing the fat

Article Abstract:

Purdue University nutritionist Richard D. Mattes has shown that simply tasting fat raises blood triglyceride levels. This indicates the presence of a chemical detection system in the mouth and has important implications for metabolic studies.

Health aspects, Research, Taste, Taste (Sense), Fat, Fats, Triglycerides

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Wild Life: OF BEERS, BEARS, FISH AND ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY REPTILE

Article Abstract:

The author takes an initially humorous look at human-animal interactions, but concludes with commentary regarding serious illnesses that can be passed to humans from eating diseased or contaminated game.

Diseases, Contamination, Human-animal relationships, Game and game-birds, Game animals, Big game animals

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Final frontier exam: here's one way to find out if you have at least a little bit of the right stuff

Article Abstract:

Twenty questions relating to space exploration and astronomy are presented. The questions are designed to test the knowledge of applicants who want to spend time aboard the International Space Station.

Tests, problems and exercises, Column, Astronomy, Outer space, Astronauts

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