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An ‘RNA World’ Could Have Kickstarted Life on Earth
Researchers seeking to understand how life may have emerged from Earth’s primordial soup have found an interesting behavior of ribonucleic acid (RNA), which they suggest could have given way to RNA-based life. The team’s research, published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, describes a ribozyme that could create an environment…
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The Benefits of Taking Vitamin D Might Depend on Your Weight
The potential benefits of taking vitamin D supplements may be affected by your weight and height, new research suggests. The study found that overweight and obese people taking these supplements experienced a smaller increase of vitamin levels and other related markers relative to those with a lower body mass index.
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Don’t Take Vitamin E or Beta Carotene to Prevent Heart Disease or Cancer, Experts Say
An influential group of experts is recommending that people not take beta carotene or vitamin E supplements in hopes of preventing cancer or cardiovascular disease, arguing that they provide no clear benefits and may actually raise the risk of these health problems. They’ve also concluded that there’s not enough evidence to recommend taking multivitamin supplements…
