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Koalas are marsupials, a mammal that carries its young in a pouch. They live in the Eucalyptus forests of Australia and they only eat the new leaves of a few different types of eucalypt trees. Koala's paws are hand-like, strong, and have very sharp claws to help them hold onto tree trunks and branches.


Scientists develop blood test for schizophrenia


Scientists develop blood test for schizophrenia
Scientists in Israel have developed a simple blood test for schizophrenia by analyzing white blood cells for signs of the chemical dopamine. Dopamine is overactive in patients with this illness. At the moment, schizophrenia can only be diagnosed by psychiatric observation.
JANUARY 16, 2001
The Vancouver Sun
JANUARY 16, 2001

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