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ARS News Service
USDA Agricultural Research Service
June 14, 2013
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ARS announces "Scientist of the Year" awards:
Ronald J. Nachman has been named "Distinguished Senior Research Scientist of 2012" by ARS for discoveries regarding insect neuropeptides that have opened the door to novel, environmentally sound strategies for controlling some of the most threatening agricultural pests. (6/11) http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2013/130611.htm

Tiny doses of bile acid may blunt preemie liver disease:
Giving premature babies small doses of a bile acid might help the newborns avoid a liver disease, according to ARS physiologist Douglas G. Burrin and his colleagues. (6/13) http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2013/130613.htm

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