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Exercise Pill for Couch Potatoes?

Posted by michael on from the when-dexatrim-isn't-enough dept.

cravey writes "CNN is running a story about how scientists at Duke University have discovered ..."the chemical pathways that muscle cells use to build strength and endurance." which may lead to the development of an exercise pill."

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  1. Welcome to the future by Rick+the+Red · · Score: 3, Interesting
    This may be just what we need to make extended stays in space reasonable. I know I wouldn't want to move to the Moon if it meant 6 months physical therapy when I wanted to return to Earth.

    On the other hand, we probably won't see these at Walgreen's (over-the-counter or prescription) until they can find it in athlete's pee.

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    If all this should have a reason, we would be the last to know.