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Diets High in Fructose Lead to More Weight Gain

Increased fructose intake from processed foods triggers a genetic trait to store fat. This used to help us survive but now it leads to weight gain.

X-rays reveal how cholera bacteria from contaminated food and water effectively survives in the human gut.

Researchers analyzed the likelihood of bipedal movement in hominin ancestors using muscle reconstruction technology.

Brain evolution in the Heliconius butterfly is linked to their specific feeding preferences and foraging behaviors.

Climate change and pesticides spell double trouble for bee behavior, but pesticide risk to bees varies depending on the temperature.

Droughts can wreak havoc on food supply and crop production, but a new study shows that ethanol can help crops survive.

Play behavior and laughter in rats is influenced by their environment and by the part of the brain that controls fight or flight responses.

Are you wondering if the well-known mosquito eaters actually eat mosquitos? Find out the answer to this question and more.

Health

New data shows that the healthy BMI range isn’t as narrow as we thought, nor is it where we thought it was.

Biology

Odor profiles are an emerging way to identify and classify individuals based on the chemical compounds naturally released from our hands.