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Abstinence

Abstinence

(Science: psychology) Self-denial, a voluntary refraining from the use of or indulgence in food, stimulants or sexual intercourse.


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Question about copper and Wilson disease??

... would it be correct to say that even if it was diagnosed in the neonate, the dilemma between essential requirements and toxicity would remain - If abstinence from copper rich foods was necessary in WD to prevent toxic build-up would that not lead to signs of deficiency - thinking about neonate ...

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by thudu
Mon May 11, 2009 9:07 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Question about copper and Wilson disease??
Replies: 3
Views: 629

Living forever question

The way to extend life span in flies (drosphila melanogaster)? Simple Calorie restriction and not allowing them to mate(ehem... lifelong abstinence!). yes... both situations suck! And i'm not willing to do either... I'll just take my normal humanly life span (thank you very much!) And yes!!! ...

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by LilKim
Wed Dec 06, 2006 10:44 pm
 
Forum: Molecular Biology
Topic: Living forever question
Replies: 5
Views: 707

Sexuality

... I'd rather go blind than have a child out of wedlock and possibly ruin his life and the life of my girlfriend. It's probably harder to practice abstinence with a girlfriend. Maybe if she wasn't beautiful, that would work :)

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by mith
Tue Mar 28, 2006 1:20 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Sexuality
Replies: 18
Views: 2437


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