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Which new superfoods pack a real punch?

DCU PhD student Saorla Kavanagh, who led the research that found Irish heather honey has health benefits comparable with Manuka honey Which new superfoods pack a real punch? Independent.ie Peak avocado has been and gone. Kale is no longer king. You can’t cheat death by drinking pomegranate juice after all. And reports of turmeric’s importance… Read More »

Artificial Embryos Made from Stem Cells Raise Ethical Issues

Stem cells (so-called “master cells”) are unique and important in the body because they can do almost anything, and scientists have only begun to discover their potential. That’s why researchers’ use of them has created controversy, attracting the attention of scientists, policymakers, and bioethicists across the globe. Stem cells can transform into any of the… Read More »