Choosing veggies | MRI advances | Prion decontamination

October 22, 2019 Edition Emphasizing flavor boosts vegetable consumption A study found that emphasizing the tasty aspects of healthy foods may do more to boost consumption than promoting their nutritional qualities. Lower magnetic field broadens MRI applications Scientists developed a high-performance, low magnetic-field MRI system that could be used for image-guided procedures and other new clinical applications in the future. Bleach inactivates infectious disease found in deer Household bleach can decontaminate stainless steel surfaces infected with the prions that cause chronic wasting disease. The findings suggest a practical method for decontaminating equipment used for hunting and meat processing. Popular Stories Gut microbes affect harmful compound in red meat REM sleep may help the brain forget Gene identified in people who need little sleep How brown fat improves metabolism Blood test may detect myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome