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Sunflower seeds have emerged as a nutritional powerhouse in recent years. They have several health benefits that have caught the attention of health-conscious people worldwide.

Sunflower seeds have emerged as a nutritional powerhouse in recent years. They have several health benefits that have caught the attention of health-conscious people worldwide. From enhancing heart health to boosting immunity, the humble sunflower seed has garnered praise from nutritionists and health experts. Here are some health benefits of sunflower seeds you should know. Nutrient-Rich Profile Sunflower seeds have essential nutrients, including vitamin E, magnesium, selenium, and healthy fats. These tiny kernels also contain protein, fibre, and an array of antioxidants, making them a nutrient-dense addition to any diet. Heart Health Daily intake of sunflower seeds can contribute to heart health in several ways. Their high content of vitamin E, a potent antioxidant, helps prevent oxidative damage, thus reducing the risk of heart disease. Additionally, magnesium in sunflower seeds supports healthy blood pressure levels and reduces the risk of hypertension and cardiovascular ailments. Improved Digestion Sunflower seeds are a good source of dietary fibre, which plays a crucial role in digestive health. Fibre promotes regular bowel movements, prevents constipation, and supports a healthy digestive system. Enhanced Immunity The immune-boosting properties of sunflower seeds are due to their rich antioxidant content, including vitamin E and selenium. These antioxidants help neutralise harmful free radicals in the body. Sunflower seeds strengthen the immune system and reduce the risk of chronic diseases and infections. Weight Management Despite their small size, sunflower seeds are surprisingly satiating due to their protein and fibre content. Including sunflower seeds in meals or snacks helps promote feeling of fullness and reduces overall calorie intake, thus supporting weight management efforts. Bone Health Sunflower seeds are a good source of magnesium, phosphorus, and copper, essential for maintaining strong and healthy bones. Adequate intake of these nutrients can help prevent osteoporosis and bone-related disorders, ensuring optimal skeletal health. Mood Enhancement Sunflower seeds contain tryptophan, an amino acid that plays a crucial role in the production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter associated with mood regulation and emotional well-being. Regular consumption of sunflower seeds may help improve mood, alleviate symptoms of depression, and promote overall mental health. Consuming sunflower seeds daily can offer various benefits, from better heart health and digestion to enhanced immunity and mood regulation. Whether enjoyed as a snack, sprinkled over salads, or incorporated into recipes, sunflower seeds are a nutritious addition to a balanced diet, promoting overall health and well-being. As with any food, moderation is key. Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should consult healthcare professionals before making significant dietary changes. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: Please note that this information provided on the website is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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Back in 1879, scientist William Beal buried bottles with seeds in them to understand how long seeds can last. Recently, researchers from Michigan State University (MSU) dug up one of these bottles and found that some seeds were still growing.&nbsp;

Beal buried 20 bottles with over a thousand seeds each, and the goal was to help farmers deal with weeds. The bottles were buried in a way that water wouldn't collect in them. Originally, they planned to dig up a bottle every five years, but now they do it every 20 years.

Even though the experiment is really old, some seeds from the latest bottle were still able to grow. This is amazing because it shows that very old seeds can still sprout and become plants. Plant biologist Frank Telewski said he was surprised that something so old could still grow.

"The biggest surprise to me is that the seeds germinated again,"&nbsp;says&nbsp;plant biologist Frank Telewski, from MSU. "It's amazing that something so old can still grow."

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<h2>Genetic testing</h2>

Researchers at MSU used new technology to look at the genes of the plants grown from these old seeds. This is the first time they've done this, and it helped them confirm that these plants are the same as the ones Beal described.

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There are still four bottles left to be dug up, and they plan to keep doing this until the year 2100. The bottles are kept in a secret place so that no one else can open them. This helps make sure that the research is accurate and not changed by anyone, according to Science Alert.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) 
 
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Back in 1879, scientist William Beal buried bottles with seeds in them to understand how long seeds can last. Recently, researchers from Michigan State University (MSU) dug up one of these bottles and found that some seeds were still growing.

Back in 1879, scientist William Beal buried bottles with seeds in them to understand how long seeds can last. Recently, researchers from Michigan State University (MSU) dug up one of these bottles and found that some seeds were still growing. Beal buried 20 bottles with over a thousand seeds each, and the goal was to help farmers deal with weeds. The bottles were buried in a way that water wouldn't collect in them. Originally, they planned to dig up a bottle every five years, but now they do it every 20 years. Even though the experiment is really old, some seeds from the latest bottle were still able to grow. This is amazing because it shows that very old seeds can still sprout and become plants. Plant biologist Frank Telewski said he was surprised that something so old could still grow. "The biggest surprise to me is that the seeds germinated again," says plant biologist Frank Telewski, from MSU. "It's amazing that something so old can still grow." Also read | In major breakthrough, scientists discover ‘kill switch' that can kill cancer Genetic testing Researchers at MSU used new technology to look at the genes of the plants grown from these old seeds. This is the first time they've done this, and it helped them confirm that these plants are the same as the ones Beal described. Also read | Cat parasite could be responsible for fragility in some older adults, says study There are still four bottles left to be dug up, and they plan to keep doing this until the year 2100. The bottles are kept in a secret place so that no one else can open them. This helps make sure that the research is accurate and not changed by anyone, according to Science Alert. (With inputs from agencies)

Scientists dig out seeds buried in a bottle in 1879, and this is what they found

In an astonishing discovery, researchers have found wild cockatoos to be using three types of tools as “cutlery” to extract seeds from tropical fruit. &nbsp;

The researchers came up with the revelation after studying Goffin’s cockatoos on the Tanimbar Islands, a remote archipelago in Indonesia. &nbsp;

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The behaviour in two wild cockatoos was noticed by the team. These birds crafted tools from tree branches and used them to extract seed matter from sea mangoes, a tropical fruit. &nbsp;

The Goffin’s cockatoo, which is also known as the blushing cockatoo and the Tanimbar corella, is endemic to the archipelago. It has also been introduced to Puerto Rico and Singapore. &nbsp;

It is one of six species of corella, a category within the cockatoo family. Three corella species are also found in Australia. &nbsp;

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University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna’s Berenika Mioduszewska, who was one of the study’s lead authors, said Goffin’s cockatoos were difficult to observe in the wild as they live in dense canopy and are shy of humans. &nbsp;

Since 2015, the researchers have been studying the Goffin’s cockatoo. They observe wild-caught birds in a field aviary before releasing them back into the forest. &nbsp;

The cockatoos showed a high level of dexterity in manufacturing and using the cutlery, said Dr Mark O’Hara, who co-led the study.&nbsp;

In an astonishing discovery, researchers have found wild cockatoos to be using three types of tools as “cutlery” to extract seeds from tropical fruit. The researchers came up with the revelation after studying Goffin’s cockatoos on the Tanimbar Islands, a remote archipelago in Indonesia.

In an astonishing discovery, researchers have found wild cockatoos to be using three types of tools as “cutlery” to extract seeds from tropical fruit. The researchers came up with the revelation after studying Goffin’s cockatoos on the Tanimbar Islands, a remote archipelago in Indonesia. Watch: Museum in Russia home to spoons from 80 different countries × The behaviour in two wild cockatoos was noticed by the team. These birds crafted tools from tree branches and used them to extract seed matter from sea mangoes, a tropical fruit. The Goffin’s cockatoo, which is also known as the blushing cockatoo and the Tanimbar corella, is endemic to the archipelago. It has also been introduced to Puerto Rico and Singapore. It is one of six species of corella, a category within the cockatoo family. Three corella species are also found in Australia. Also Read: With guest, Ivory Coast TV channel’s presenter simulates rape, sparks outcry University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna’s Berenika Mioduszewska, who was one of the study’s lead authors, said Goffin’s cockatoos were difficult to observe in the wild as they live in dense canopy and are shy of humans. Since 2015, the researchers have been studying the Goffin’s cockatoo. They observe wild-caught birds in a field aviary before releasing them back into the forest. The cockatoos showed a high level of dexterity in manufacturing and using the cutlery, said Dr Mark O’Hara, who co-led the study.

With tools as ‘cutlery’, wild cockatoos extract seeds from tropical fruit

Hidden in a South Korean mountain tunnel designed to withstand a nuclear blast, the seeds of nearly 5,000 wild plant species are stored for safekeeping against climate change, natural disaster and war.

Plant extinction is progressing at an alarming rate, researchers warn, driven by increasing human population, pollution and deforestation, even before many species are catalogued.

The Baekdudaegan National Arboretum Seed Vault Centre preserves nearly 100,000 seeds from 4,751 different wild plant species to ensure they are not lost to 'apocalyptic events', says its head Lee Sang-yong.

It is one of only two such facilities in the world, he said: unlike more commonplace seed banks, where samples are stored and regularly withdrawn for various purposes, deposits in seed vaults are meant to be permanent, with use intended only as a last resort to prevent extinction.

The vault is designated as a security installation by South Korea's National Intelligence Service, surrounded by wire fences and dozens of cameras, with restrictions on filming in place and police patrolling on a regular basis.

Inside, a lift leads about eight floors down to a cavernous concrete tunnel, where two heavy steel doors guard the storage room and its hand-cranked shelving racks, kept at minus 20 degrees Celsius to preserve the seeds and 40 per&nbsp;cent humidity to keep them viable.

The vault's samples are largely of flora from the Korean peninsula, but with a capacity of two million seeds, the South makes its space available to other countries, with Kazakhstan and Tajikistan among those to have taken up the offer.

Depositors retain ownership of their samples and control over withdrawals.

But Lee pointed out: "The seed vault stores seeds to prevent their extinction, so the best scenario would be that the seeds never have to be taken out."

Despite its doomsday-defying role, it was built by a country that in 1950 was invaded by the neighbouring North, and Pyongyang has since developed a nuclear and missile arsenal.

The facility was built in the "safest spot" in South Korea, Lee said, designed to withstand a 6.9-magnitude earthquake and even an atomic strike.

"It's geographically very safe," Lee said. "And we paved a 46 metre-deep underground tunnel to ensure it's safe from war and nuclear threats."

The world's biggest and best-known seed vault is buried deep inside a former coal mine on Svalbard, a remote Arctic Norwegian archipelago around 1,300 kilometres (about 800 miles) from the North Pole.

Dubbed the 'Noah's Ark' of food crops, the Global Seed Vault focuses on agricultural and related plants, storing more than one million seed samples from nearly every country on the planet.

But researchers say preserving the seeds of wild plants,&nbsp;the original source of the crops we eat today, should not be overlooked.

Many crop relatives in the wild that could provide genetic diversity to help long-term food security 'lack effective protection', according to a recent UN report.

It warned that farming was likely to be less resilient against climate change, pests and pathogens as a result, adding: "The biosphere, upon which humanity as a whole depends... is declining faster than at any time in human history."

Wild plants hold promise as future medicines, fuels and food, said the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew in a report last year, but around two-fifths of them are threatened with extinction, largely due to habitat destruction and climate change.

It was a 'race against time' to identify them before they disappeared, it added.

Research on wild plant seeds is 'lacking tremendously', said Na Chae-sun, a senior researcher at the Baekdudaegan National Arboretum.

She and her team collect samples and carry out a meticulous and extensive process including X-ray tests and trial plantations before seeds are catalogued and stored in the seed vault.

"One might ask why is that wild flower on the kerbside important?" she said.&nbsp;

"Our job is to identify these one by one and letting people know how important they are," she went on.&nbsp;

"The crops that we eat today may have come from that nameless flower on the kerbside."

(With inputs from agencies)

Hidden in a South Korean mountain tunnel designed to withstand a nuclear blast, the seeds of nearly 5,000 wild plant species are stored for safekeeping against climate change, natural disaster and war.

Hidden in a South Korean mountain tunnel designed to withstand a nuclear blast, the seeds of nearly 5,000 wild plant species are stored for safekeeping against climate change, natural disaster and war. Plant extinction is progressing at an alarming rate, researchers warn, driven by increasing human population, pollution and deforestation, even before many species are catalogued. The Baekdudaegan National Arboretum Seed Vault Centre preserves nearly 100,000 seeds from 4,751 different wild plant species to ensure they are not lost to 'apocalyptic events', says its head Lee Sang-yong. It is one of only two such facilities in the world, he said: unlike more commonplace seed banks, where samples are stored and regularly withdrawn for various purposes, deposits in seed vaults are meant to be permanent, with use intended only as a last resort to prevent extinction. The vault is designated as a security installation by South Korea's National Intelligence Service, surrounded by wire fences and dozens of cameras, with restrictions on filming in place and police patrolling on a regular basis. Inside, a lift leads about eight floors down to a cavernous concrete tunnel, where two heavy steel doors guard the storage room and its hand-cranked shelving racks, kept at minus 20 degrees Celsius to preserve the seeds and 40 per cent humidity to keep them viable. The vault's samples are largely of flora from the Korean peninsula, but with a capacity of two million seeds, the South makes its space available to other countries, with Kazakhstan and Tajikistan among those to have taken up the offer. Depositors retain ownership of their samples and control over withdrawals. But Lee pointed out: "The seed vault stores seeds to prevent their extinction, so the best scenario would be that the seeds never have to be taken out." Despite its doomsday-defying role, it was built by a country that in 1950 was invaded by the neighbouring North, and Pyongyang has since developed a nuclear and missile arsenal. The facility was built in the "safest spot" in South Korea, Lee said, designed to withstand a 6.9-magnitude earthquake and even an atomic strike. "It's geographically very safe," Lee said. "And we paved a 46 metre-deep underground tunnel to ensure it's safe from war and nuclear threats." The world's biggest and best-known seed vault is buried deep inside a former coal mine on Svalbard, a remote Arctic Norwegian archipelago around 1,300 kilometres (about 800 miles) from the North Pole. Dubbed the 'Noah's Ark' of food crops, the Global Seed Vault focuses on agricultural and related plants, storing more than one million seed samples from nearly every country on the planet. But researchers say preserving the seeds of wild plants, the original source of the crops we eat today, should not be overlooked. Many crop relatives in the wild that could provide genetic diversity to help long-term food security 'lack effective protection', according to a recent UN report. It warned that farming was likely to be less resilient against climate change, pests and pathogens as a result, adding: "The biosphere, upon which humanity as a whole depends... is declining faster than at any time in human history." Wild plants hold promise as future medicines, fuels and food, said the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew in a report last year, but around two-fifths of them are threatened with extinction, largely due to habitat destruction and climate change. It was a 'race against time' to identify them before they disappeared, it added. Research on wild plant seeds is 'lacking tremendously', said Na Chae-sun, a senior researcher at the Baekdudaegan National Arboretum. She and her team collect samples and carry out a meticulous and extensive process including X-ray tests and trial plantations before seeds are catalogued and stored in the seed vault. "One might ask why is that wild flower on the kerbside important?" she said. "Our job is to identify these one by one and letting people know how important they are," she went on. "The crops that we eat today may have come from that nameless flower on the kerbside." (With inputs from agencies)

Last resort: Seeds kept safe in a South Korean mountain

A series of packages containing seeds propped up across the United States recently. The packages came from China, and stirred fears of some new kind of warfare being set into motion.

Owing to the coronavirus pandemic, the paranoia around touching foreign objects has been amplified. Earlier, scientists had warned people against planting these seeds, as they may trigger the growth of foreign plant species, which would attack and decimate many local varieties.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has identified many of the mysterious seeds as Solanum Lycopersicum, or in layman terms - tomato seeds!

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However, to ensure the safety imbued in the seeds, they are being sent to the National Identification Services lab in Beltsville for more testing.

Many other packages also contained “Rhus”, the USDA has found. Rhus is a common species of shrub found across North America.

This is just precursory information. More testing will determine whether the seeds are laden with any pests or diseases of potential concern to US agriculture.

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Warfare or nah?&nbsp;

Conspiracy theories on social media claim that the seeds are a new form warfare from China, which wants to attain global dominance in the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic.

However, the way these seeds made their way into the US is very suspicious. Most packages were marked as jewellery or beads, and started appearing in mailboxes around the country - all very randomly.

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Now, botanists will take their study a step further and analyse the samples for potential harmful substances.

In a statement, the USDA said, “Accurate and timely identifications provide the foundation for quarantine action decisions and are essential in the effort to safeguard the nation's agricultural and natural resources.”

Have you received a suspicious package with seeds? Do not plant it and seal it, officials in the US say. They have also requested people to reach out to local agriculture authorities with the seeds.

A series of packages containing seeds propped up across the United States recently. The packages came from China, and stirred fears of some new kind of warfare being set into motion.

A series of packages containing seeds propped up across the United States recently. The packages came from China, and stirred fears of some new kind of warfare being set into motion. Owing to the coronavirus pandemic, the paranoia around touching foreign objects has been amplified. Earlier, scientists had warned people against planting these seeds, as they may trigger the growth of foreign plant species, which would attack and decimate many local varieties. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has identified many of the mysterious seeds as Solanum Lycopersicum, or in layman terms - tomato seeds! Unsolicited seeds that arrived in the mail, reported by a US citizen to the US Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service are seen in an undated photo | Reuters However, to ensure the safety imbued in the seeds, they are being sent to the National Identification Services lab in Beltsville for more testing. Many other packages also contained “Rhus”, the USDA has found. Rhus is a common species of shrub found across North America. This is just precursory information. More testing will determine whether the seeds are laden with any pests or diseases of potential concern to US agriculture. Warfare or nah? Conspiracy theories on social media claim that the seeds are a new form warfare from China, which wants to attain global dominance in the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic. However, the way these seeds made their way into the US is very suspicious. Most packages were marked as jewellery or beads, and started appearing in mailboxes around the country - all very randomly. Also read: US, Canada citizens receive mysterious packages of seeds from China Now, botanists will take their study a step further and analyse the samples for potential harmful substances. In a statement, the USDA said, “Accurate and timely identifications provide the foundation for quarantine action decisions and are essential in the effort to safeguard the nation's agricultural and natural resources.” Have you received a suspicious package with seeds? Do not plant it and seal it, officials in the US say. They have also requested people to reach out to local agriculture authorities with the seeds.

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The Indian government has allowed farmers to purchase seeds with old 500 rupee currency note from state-run outlets, national or state seeds companies and agricultural universities, a finance ministry statement said on Monday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi&#39;s move to withdraw from circulation 500 and 1,000 rupee bills as legal tender has left millions of farmers with little cash to buy seeds and fertilisers for winter crops, Reuters reported.

It has also snowballed into an adverse effect on the&nbsp;production of key commodities and hurting rural communities just as it recovers two years of drought.

The government on Monday allowed farmers to purchase seeds with the demonetised bank notes of Rs 500 value.

&quot;The government is committed to ensure that the farmers are suitably facilitated during the Rabi season,&quot; the official statement said.

(WION with inputs from agencies)

Following demonetisation of 500 and 1000 rupee notes, farmers were left with little cash to buy seeds and fertilisers for the Rabi season

The Indian government has allowed farmers to purchase seeds with old 500 rupee currency note from state-run outlets, national or state seeds companies and agricultural universities, a finance ministry statement said on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's move to withdraw from circulation 500 and 1,000 rupee bills as legal tender has left millions of farmers with little cash to buy seeds and fertilisers for winter crops, Reuters reported. It has also snowballed into an adverse effect on the production of key commodities and hurting rural communities just as it recovers two years of drought. The government on Monday allowed farmers to purchase seeds with the demonetised bank notes of Rs 500 value. "The government is committed to ensure that the farmers are suitably facilitated during the Rabi season," the official statement said. (WION with inputs from agencies)

Demonetisation: Indian government allows farmers to buy seeds with old Rs 500 notes

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In the last few weeks, he has lent his influence and fundraising power to progressive congressional and state legislative candidates who share his agenda, urging his supporters around the country to donate to their campaigns. 
 
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&quot;They don&#39;t know me from Adam, but they believe in Senator Sanders, and because of that they believe in the people that Senator Sanders has supported,&quot; Bamberg said, adding he was also getting calls offering to volunteer on his behalf. 
 
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&quot;It has made a difference in how people see my candidacy, it&#39;s created a lot of enthusiasm and a tremendous boost in fundraising,&quot; he said.

Bernie Sanders' goals of reining in Wall Street, ending big money in politics and eradicating income inequality should have a lasting impact on generations of young American voters

Bernie Sanders upstart US presidential campaign may be headed to defeat, but his goals of reining in Wall Street, ending big money in politics and eradicating income inequality were the big winners in the Democratic race. Sanders, who started as a little-known long-shot, pushed the party and established front-runner Hillary Clinton sharply to the left during a long primary battle. Along the way, the 74-year-old US senator from Vermont energized young and progressive voters and prepared the ground for what his allies predict will be a lasting influence on the party. Clinton, one of the best-known political figures in the United States, clinched the Democratic Party's nomination in a last round of state nominating contests on Tuesday. But even before her victory, Sanders began taking steps to turn his newfound political influence into an enduring progressive movement. In the last few weeks, he has lent his influence and fundraising power to progressive congressional and state legislative candidates who share his agenda, urging his supporters around the country to donate to their campaigns. Sanders also appointed prominent activists to the panel writing the issues platform for the party's convention in July, ensuring a strong voice in the process. His convention delegates will push for changes to party primary rules, including letting independents vote in primaries and reducing the influence of superdelegates, the hundreds of party elites who can support any candidate regardless of voting in their constituencies, and who in this primary season have largely backed Clinton. "I do think we are going to see real changes in the Democratic Party going forward because of Bernie. The future of the party is with the people supporting Sanders," said Charles Chamberlain, executive director of Democracy for America, a liberal Vermont-based group that rose from Howard Dean's failed 2004 presidential bid and endorsed Sanders this time. "He has proven the power of this message," Chamberlain said. During the campaign, Sanders forced Clinton to tack left repeatedly on issues ranging from her support for a higher minimum wage to her opposition to the Asian trade pact and Keystone XL oil pipeline. Sanders' progressive allies said those shifts by Clinton will be helpful in the November 8 election against presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump, who has touted an anti-trade and pro-jobs economic agenda, and for Democrats in their efforts to recapture a majority in the US Senate. "When the story of the 2016 election is told, a major part of it will be that Bernie Sanders helped the Democratic Party turn up the volume on economic populism issues," said Adam Green, co-founder of the liberal Progressive Change Campaign Committee. 'FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHTS' If Democrats win back the Senate in the November election, Sanders will be in line for either the chairmanship of the Budget Committee or the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions committee, both powerful platforms to advance his ideas. Chamberlain said Sanders would create a formidable one-two punch in the Senate with Elizabeth Warren, a Massachusetts senator who has been the leader of the party's progressive wing. "Bernie Sanders is going to fight all the good fights," he said. "With Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren we're going to see a Senate team that will be very powerful." Sanders' investment in the next generation of progressive politicians, meanwhile, is aimed at spawning a new generation of liberals who back his agenda. He has sent emails to his grassroots fundraising list urging his donors to back six insurgent congressional candidates and eight statehouse candidates who echo his economic message, sparking a flood of donations to their campaigns. More endorsements are expected. "Our movement is so powerful that we can change congressional elections overnight. Let's keep going," Sanders said on Tuesday in an email to supporters asking them to support two more candidates for Congress - Eric Kingson in New York and Paul Clements in Michigan. Justin Bamberg, a first-term state representative from South Carolina, said he received about $70,000 in small-dollar donations after Sanders sent an email to his supporters backing Bamberg. In Bamberg's first campaign, he raised $21,000 during the entire cycle, he said. "They don't know me from Adam, but they believe in Senator Sanders, and because of that they believe in the people that Senator Sanders has supported," Bamberg said, adding he was also getting calls offering to volunteer on his behalf. Terry Alexander, a South Carolina state representative backed by Sanders, said he also had received about $70,000 in donations after the Sanders email. The money freed him from worrying about raising funds, giving him more time to focus on meeting voters, he said. "It has made a difference in how people see my candidacy, it's created a lot of enthusiasm and a tremendous boost in fundraising," he said.

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