ARS Newslink: January 5-16, 2015

ARS NEWSLINK:
Web links to stories issued January 5-16, 2015

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ARS News Service
USDA Agricultural Research Service
January 20, 2015

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Physical Activity Intervention for the Elderly

U.S. Department of Agriculture scientists have determined that physical activity—including aerobic, strength, balance, and flexibility training—can improve the overall physical function of elderly with age-related muscle loss. (01/07)

http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2015/150107.htm

NAL Unveils New Search Engine for Published USDA Research

The National Agricultural Library has unveiled PubAg, a user-friendly search engine that gives the public enhanced access to research published by U.S. Department of Agriculture scientists. (01/13)

http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2015/150113.htm

Using Clay to Fight Fish Disease

USDA scientists have discovered that kaolin, a type of clay, can be as an alternative to antibiotics for treating columnaris disease in channel catfish. (01/14))

http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2015/150114.htm

 

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