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11.22.09

The Blue Dye in M&Ms Cures Spinal Injuries

Thanks to miracle compound BBG, mice turn blue, regain ability to walk

By Anna Maria Jakubek Posted 07.28.2009 at 2:01 pm 13 Comments

Awwwww: University of Rochester

The next time someone tries to argue that all M&Ms are the same, no matter the color, you can tell them about the blue M&M. The candy (like Gatorade and other products) gets its color from a food dye similar to Brilliant Blue G (BBG) -- a compound that, as it turns out, is medically useful. Building on earlier research, scientists at the University of Rochester Medical Center have found that injections of BBG can relieve mice of secondary spinal cord injuries. In September, they will start conducting human clinical trials.

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Why We Do the Things We Do

Crying, planting, eating, making silly decorations from marshmallow treats

By M. Farbman Posted 04.10.2009 at 12:21 pm 0 Comments

I feel for tears -- they're usually looked down upon or feared, their producers shunned or coddled, but I guess that's also part of their power. A neuroscientist has conducted an experiment that gives a little more insight into how people respond to and interpret the sight of tears.

In today's "duh" news, sitting there at your desk reading this on your lunch break is making you a little bit fatter.

This is really where technology gets us: to the efficient production of delicious Easter candy. (Plus, bonus Easter candy item! How to make a Peeps wreath. I kind of really want one of these.)

Also in today's links: parasites breed and library patrons read.

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Rocket Food

Want to see a real sugar high? Launch a model rocket with Oreo cookies

By Theodore Gray Posted 05.08.2006 at 1:00 am 10 Comments

Food contains an amazing amount of energy. If you don't believe it, feed candy to some kids and watch them bounce off the walls. Of course, tot-baiting is only one way to turn food energy into noise and destruction.

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