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A new study out of Yale is drawing attention to taurine, one of the most abundant amino acids in the human body. Researchers found it plays a surprisingly significant role in shielding us from age-related inflammation. It is not a cure for aging, but scientists say we have been underestimating it for years.
Shifting from biology to the big screen, the South Korean box office tells an interesting story about cultural appetite right now. The Japanese animated film Chiikawa the Movie held the number one spot for a third straight weekend, outpacing a new Brad Pitt thriller. Anime continues to demonstrate remarkable commercial staying power well beyond its home market.
And on a heavier note, all nine people aboard a private jet that departed Austin, Texas were killed when the aircraft crashed in Florida. The plane was bound for the Bahamas. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating, and the Transportation Secretary confirmed there were no survivors. Our thoughts are with the families.
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