Alcohol may offer protection against arthritis

link to newscientist
"Mice that drank diluted ethanol were about 40% less likely to develop the autoimmune disease rheumatoid arthritis than those given water instead. Researchers say that more studies are needed to understand exactly why alcohol has this effect and whether it also protects against arthritis in humans."

Mice 'cured' of diabetes! Humans next?

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This is very fascinating as it points to something other than inflammation as the culprit. Could it be the same for other diseases as well?

Fish Species Plays Surprise Role In Aiding Coral Reef Recovery

Fish Species Plays Surprise Role In Aiding Coral Reef Recovery

photo of Platax pinnatus
original journal at
Bellwood et al.: "Sleeping Functional Group Drives Coral-Reef Recovery." Publishing in Current Biology 16, 2434--2439, December 19, 2006 DOI 10.1016/j.cub.2006.10.030. http://www.current-biology.com