Advances Against Alzheimer's and Surprisingly Swift Songbirds - Naked Scientists NewsFLASH - 16.02.09

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For this week's NewsFlash, we hear about a new drug that helps heart failure patients to be more active, explore the latest advances against Alzheimer's disease and discover how songbirds are surprisingly swift. Plus, we find out about the genetic root of all teeth, and what it can tell us about the evolution of feathers and fur...

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