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As crops wither in Russia's severe drought

Posted by Bradford 647 days ago (http://www.sciencedaily.com)

As the fate of Europe's largest collection of fruit and berries hangs in the balance of a Russian court decision, the Global Crop Diversity Trust issued an urgent appeal for the Russian government to embrace its heroic tradition as protector of the world's crop diversity and halt the planned destruction of an incredibly valuable crop collection near St. Petersburg.

Discovery may aid remission of ulcerative colitis

Posted by Johnie 647 days ago (http://www.sciencedaily.com)

Researchers have identified a specific chemical that may trigger remission in patients with ulcerative colitis.

study concludes

Posted by Blake 647 days ago (http://www.sciencedaily.com)

Antidepressants commonly prescribed to people with autistic spectrum disorders cannot be recommended based on current evidence, a new study concludes. Despite some evidence of benefits in adults diagnosed with autism, they say there is no evidence for any benefits associated with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in children, who may suffer serious adverse effects as a result of taking the drugs.