Flavor aside, scientists have recognized it as a complex blend of chemical compounds with potential health effects, both good and bad.

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"It is a pretty good thing for Genentech to see a potential competitor have issues, " Rye says.

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Still, as Firefly is showing with its BigNote site built around a thriving community of music fans, good online music stores have the potential to outdo their physical competitors just as Amazon bests its book-trade rivals.

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Though several potential investors have been sniffing around, Good till now has declined any offers in a bid to keep his team small and focused on getting version 1 out the door.

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