Monthly Archives: February 2006

Talk about cool health news!  Researchers in Israel have built a molecular computer that uses enzymes to do data calculations. Itamar Willner constructed the molecular calculator with colleagues at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel.  He believes enzyme-powered computers could … Continue reading →

As reported in the journal Science, it seems researchers have had some very positive results using molecular therapy on mice. To carry out the experiment,  researchers had to find a way to make the mice depressed.  They did this by putting … Continue reading →

This subject is very sensitive for a lot of people.  Chris Rock has a funny bit about organ donation being the ultimate sign of pessimism.  “What happens if they find a way to bring you back to life and you … Continue reading →

McDonald’s recently disclosed that its french fries contain more trans fat than previously thought and now they say that wheat and dairy ingredients are used to flavor the popular item.  This being an acknowledgment it had not previously made. Cathy Kapica, McDonald’s … Continue reading →