Alcohol Consumption Found in Nature: Ethanol and Non-Human Animals
Alcohol consumption is not just for humans—a wide array of other animals have also evolved to metabolize ethanol.
Category: Life Sciences and Biomedicine
New Chapter in Antipsychotics and Schizophrenia Treatment
Antipsychotics haven’t had a straight-forward path in research, but recent efforts yielded a new FDA-approved drug to treat schizophrenia.
Citizen Science Informs Bird Feeder Dilemma
Do you have a bird feeder at home? Fifty percent of Americans do. Learn how to feed the birds without causing them to crash into your window.
How Databases Signal Successful Immunotherapy
Researchers evaluated the effectiveness of an immunotherapy method for treating cancer called CPI, using a trove of patient data.
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.
Soil Carbon in a Warming World
Climate change’s effects can be reduced by soils storing carbon. But the soil carbon sink is itself vulnerable to climate change.
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.
Fabulous Fat: Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplements Combat Malnutrition
Malnutrition affects hundreds of millions of children around the world. Scientists think lipid-based nutrient supplements might help.
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.