A cheap, fast, genetic test could help doctors more easily distinguish between type 1 and type 2 diabetes when diagnosing patients. Jim Drury reports.Video provided by Reuters

A cheap, fast, genetic test could help doctors more easily distinguish between type 1 and type 2 diabetes when diagnosing patients. Jim Drury reports.
Video provided by Reuters: A cheap, fast, genetic test could help doctors more easily distinguish between type 1 and type 2 diabetes when diagnosing patients. Jim Drury reports.
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Researcher improves crop performance with new biotechnology: Farmers can use fewer resources to grow food

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Micro-sanctuaries key to survival of wildlife in human-dominated landscapes

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BSE-infected cow dies in France

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Curcumin may help overcome drug-resistant tuberculosis

Curcumin may help overcome drug-resistant tuberculosis: New research indicates that curcumin -- a substance in turmeric that is best known as one of the main components of curry powder -- may help fight drug-resistant tuberculosis.

Danish company Reconpharma brings supplements for soldiers to US

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Healthy tears: Vitamin C may protect against cataracts

Healthy tears: Vitamin C may protect against cataracts: Increasing vitamin C intake may have a protective effect against the progression of cataracts, a British study has revealed.