Oiling up against skin cancer
Article Abstract:
This article describes the beneficial aspects of applying extra virgin olive oil to the skin before exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Topics include tumor growth, free radical formation, and gene mutation.
Publisher: Australian Museum
Publication Name: Nature Australia
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1324-2598
Year: 2001
Health aspects, Prevention, Genetic aspects, Growth, Ultraviolet radiation, Tumors, Skin cancer, Free radical reactions, Olive oil
Publication Name: Nature Australia
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1324-2598
Year: 2001
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Paddlefish shun metal
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This article describes how the paddlefish uses its electromagnetic snout to find food and avoid predators.
Publisher: Australian Museum
Publication Name: Nature Australia
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1324-2598
Year: 2001
Physiological aspects, Fishes, Animal swimming
Publication Name: Nature Australia
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1324-2598
Year: 2001
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Big chill for big bird
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This article describes how the tawny frog-mouth survives by lowering its body temperature during winter.
Publisher: Australian Museum
Publication Name: Nature Australia
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1324-2598
Year: 2001
Behavior, Body temperature, Body temperature regulation, Birds, Animals, Animal wintering
Publication Name: Nature Australia
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1324-2598
Year: 2001
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