Tuesday, December 26, 2017

How's Your Body Doing?

The human body makes tens of thousands of cellular proteins, each for a particular task. Now researchers have learned to create custom versions not found in nature.
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BODY ISSUES
HAND PROTEIN FOLDING
Scientists Are Designing Artisanal Proteins For Your Body
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The human body makes tens of thousands of cellular proteins, each for a particular task. Now researchers have learned to create custom versions not found in nature.
BATHE IN IT
Should You Shower In The Morning, Or At Night? Yes.
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A morning shower can help you wake up. But showering at night can help sleep arrive faster. What to do?
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Most Tech For Monitoring Diabetes Is Awful. This One Is Actually Pleasant To Use.
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When using this new device, my blood sugar numbers improved — and I actually felt connected to my body.
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There's a lot of hype surrounding Fios. And in our opinion, Fios lives up to it all. Especially with the two A+ deals they've rolled out.
GOOD QUESTION
Is It Culturally Insensitive For Me To Go Running Shirtless, And Other Advice Column Questions
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A roundup of the most interesting, thought-provoking and surprising questions that our favorite columnists addressed in recent days.
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'WE HAVE TO TAKE OUT THE LEFT'
How Hollywood's Conservative 'Street Artists' Troll The Industry
hollywoodreporter.com
The trio behind the "She Knew" posters claim they are financed by unnamed wealthy conservatives who pay them $5,000-$20,000 per "mission."
THEY BLUE IT
Anti-Urban States Aren't Just Hurting Their Cities
citylab.com
When state leaders actively undermine the interests of urban areas, the economic damage is widespread.
A CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR EVERYONE
Mike Cernovich Did A Reddit AMA And Got Relentlessly Dunked On
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Even an r/IAmA moderator got in on the fun at one point.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
*COVERS EARS, PRETENDS ISN'T HAPPENING*
Cat Has Extremely Humanlike Reaction To Being Told To Get Out Of Bed
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There is truly nothing more infuriating than being bothered when you are right on the cusp between awake and asleep.
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