Your like of caffeine may be in your genes. |
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September 19, 2006 - Ever notice how flies never land on your morning of coffee, but do on your jelly covered toast? Well according to researchers at John Hopkins University, a single protein - Gr66a - may be responsible for this. According to the study, Drosapila flies with this specific protein removed also lost their sensitivity to caffeine' bitterness and migrated towards caffeine laced foods. |
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Camel antibodies may play key role in decaf kit. |
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May 27, 2006 - What do camels and caffeine have in common? Well actually more than you would think. Researchers at Washington University have found a novel way of rapidly detecting caffeine in coffee beverages. By injecting camels and llamas with a derivative of caffeine, the researchers were able to induce a immune response allowing for the accurate determination of caffeine. |
Is coffee the new "health" drink? |
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November 22, 2006 - Is coffee the next "health" drink? Hmm, well with all the stigma surrounding coffee, its difficult to even phatom the idea, but a recent study may soon be change the public's mind. According to a 15 year study of over 27,000 women, those who drank 4-6 cups had a 28% reduction in the development of Diabetes Type II compared to those than drank two or less. |
Study suggests coffee may be good for you. |
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Aug 8, 2006 - According to a 18yr study conducted by Vanderbilt University, coffee is an excellent source of antioxidants and other beneficial compounds. The study which was also carried out in France and Denmark, suggests that coffee may reduce the risk of Parkinson's disease, liver cirrhosis, gallstones and even dental caries.
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July 21, 2006 - A California based research firm has developed a special polymer that actively binds to caffeine in solution. According to the firm, when used as a stirring rod the polymer effectively removes up to 70% of the initial caffeine in coffee, thereby allowing consumers to decaffeinate their own coffee. |
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