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From the science of Panic Disorders,
to the wheat in your diet, cutting edge palaeontology, and current
strategies in the battle against HIV/AIDS, the 12th edition is live.
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This Month's Features
 "He fled the train as these symptoms reached their zenith and they subsided within half an hour, after which he felt normal again. But life was not going to be normal again."
Panic disorders are a reality.
 South
African palaeontologists are literally at the cutting edge of research
into the lifestyles of early hominids. Stable light isotope analysis -
a pioneering approach to hominid diets.
 A
little known problem, often misdiagnosed, frequently undiagnosed:
gluten intolerance and wheat allergies. Dr Harris Steinman sorts the wheat from the chaff.
 Scientists
are calling for a deworming strategy as part of the battle against
HIV/AIDS and TB pandemics. Evidence suggests that worms increase susceptibility
to HIV/AIDS and TB.
 There are currently two contrasting approaches to the issue of what the Environment is and how it is related to the human
species. Where do you stand?
 With end of your parties and New Year's celebrations, for many this
means a glass of bubbly or two. Fasten your seatbelts for "a
glass of wine's voyage from your mouth to your liver and the brain to
the "morning after".
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Also in this Issue
 "With
HIV/AIDS rates showing no sign of abating, the urgency for a vaccine has
never been greater."
Between
5 and 7 million South Africans will die from AIDS in the next 10 years.
The MRC Annual Report.
Showcase
Organisation of the month is Sasol - taking a lead in advancing the public
understanding of science.
Evidence
suggests ischaemia for a short while can strengthen your heart! The search is
on to find out why and how.
Do you fear insects, lifts? Relax and take a deep breath. You
are not alone and you are not crazy.
A
must for budding scientists anywhere: The popular science magazine for
youth: Archimedes and EasyScience.
Innovative
and comprehensive proposals for organisers of SET week now called for.
Discover
the Discovery mobile. Interactive science education on wheels.
Crop improvement in Africa takes a boost with 4.5$ dollars for
crop-breeding project
Granny
Jenny takes young cyberkids on a voyage to 570 million years ago.
Funding
for Research: the Thuthuka programme targeting women and developing
researchers.
Education:
TV Series, Healthy Me
ThinkQuest Web Awards Announced
Budding
Scientists: Get involved with:
ThinkQuest
The Mintek Science Quiz.
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