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The autism diet

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Researchers have started investigation on diet free of gluten and casein for treatment for autistic people as surveys indicate that around 40 percent of children with autism are placed on special diets at one time or another. One of the hypothesis reveal that the by-product of gluten and casein disrupt brain function by altering opioid activity, which is involved in pain regulation and social bonding.

Author: Alpert, Mark
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2007
United States, Dry, Condensed, and Evaporated Dairy Product Manufacturing, Dry, condensed, evaporated products, Casein, Health aspects, Care and treatment, Mentally ill persons, Mentally ill, Autism, Diet therapy, Gluten

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Sun power gets a boost

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Experiments for advancement in effectively converting sunlight into electrical energy, inspired by the photosynthesis process in plants, have been given the SciAm 50 Trends in Business, Policy and Research Award.

Author: Alpert, Mark
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2008
Research, Chemists, Photosynthesis, Solar power generation, Engel, Gregory S.

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Neutron oddball

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The article discusses the behavior of a peculiar isolated neutron star named Calvera which was observed in the Ursa Minor constellation, with scientists trying to clarify its status.

Author: Alpert, Mark
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2008
Observations, Neutron stars, Ursa Minor (Constellation)

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