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  1. Humans

    Letters

    Letters from the Dec. 20 & 27, 2003, issue of Science News.

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  2. Plants

    Sweet Lurkers: Cryptic fungi protect chocolate-tree leaves

    A whole world of fungi thrives inside tree leaves without causing any harm, and researchers now say these residents may help fight disease.

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  3. Health & Medicine

    Risk Profile: C-reactive protein may presage hypertension

    High concentrations of the inflammatory compound C-reactive protein may signal an elevated risk of high blood pressure.

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  4. Worried to Death: Lifelong inhibitions hasten rodents’ deaths

    In rats with a fear of novel situations, an exaggerated hormonal response to minor types of stress adds up to a shorter life than that of bold rats.