Ant-ibiotics: How Ants Treat Infections
Matabele ants of sub-Saharan Africa are the only other known species to recognize infections and be able to use antibiotics for treatment.
Category: Life Sciences and Biomedicine
Bioluminescence: Why Dazzling Blue Lights Appear in Water
That trip to the beach might come with a show: bioluminescence makes sparks of blue light that sometimes flash in water at night. Read on to learn how it happens.
Making Antipsychotics with Baker’s Yeast
Researchers used baker’s yeast to produce two compounds important to antipsychotic drugs: alstonine and serpentine.
Cells Use mRNA to Fight Disease and Stress
Scientists study role of mRNA and protein synthesis to overcome infections. This finding could lead to improved crops and medical treatments.
How Do Soil Microbial Communities Recover from Wildfires?
Scientists examine how soil microbial communities resume ecosystem functioning after a wildfire, with a focus on the effects of dispersal.
Paleo Diet is Dangerous, Expert Warns
Although some people swear by the Paleo diet, research suggests that eating a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet can lead to rapid weight gain.
Citizen Scientists Study Phytoplankton in Antarctica
Travelers with FjordPhyto sample phytoplankton in Antarctica, helping scientists learn how this fertile ocean region is changing.
Seasonal Blubber: How Yangtze Finless Porpoises Adapt
Blubber thickness of Yangtze finless porpoises changes with water temperature and varies across the marine mammal’s body regions.
Can Fentanyl Vaccines Help Solve the Opioid Crisis?
New developments in producing a fentanyl vaccine could mean a preventative measure against opioid drug overdose.
Microorganisms Boost Levels of Carbon Storage in Soil
Microorganisms increase the level of carbon storage in the soil, making them key players in mitigating the effects of climate change.