A New Way to Treat Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria
Infections from antibiotic resistant bacteria can be treated with small proteins found in the microbiome according to a new study.
Category: Biology
Can Young Blood Reverse Aging? New Study
Tiny particles extracted from the blood of young mice may reverse aging in older mice, as seen in physical and mental improvements.
New Clues Into How Aedes Mosquitoes Detect Human Targets
Aedes mosquitoes use thermal infrared radiation (IR) along with a combination of other signals to detect their human targets.
Which Comes First: A Face or a Name?
As you grow, your face may change to resemble stereotypes related to your name. Scientists find that adults fit their names more than kids.
Blind Cavefish Evolved to Have More External Taste Buds
Taste buds evolved on the head and chin of blind cavefish to help them locate food in their dark environment.
An Added Boost for Last-Ditch Cancer Treatment
Cancer treatment scientists have developed an add-on therapy that could help patients’ own immune systems tackle resilient cancers.
Why Can’t Male Mammals Breastfeed?
The Dayak fruit bat is the only known male mammal that produces milk. Why aren’t all mammals evolved for breastfeeding their young?
Eating Peanuts for Peanut Allergy Protection: A New Study
Can you prevent a peanut allergy? Scientists found that introducing peanuts into the diet during infancy protected from allergic reactions well into adolescence.
New Data on Protein Structure in Blood Cells
Emerging research on a 3D protein structure within red blood cells tells us how this and similarly shaped proteins work in the body.
Making Antipsychotics with Baker’s Yeast
Researchers used baker’s yeast to produce two compounds important to antipsychotic drugs: alstonine and serpentine.