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.
Tag: biology
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…
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…
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…
Odor Profiles and the Future of Forensic Evidence
Odor profiles are an emerging way to identify and classify individuals based on the chemical compounds naturally released from our…
Get to Know a Scientist: Marketing Lead Rebecca Ewald
An education in STEM can prepare you for many kinds of careers—just ask Marketing and Customer Insights Network Lead Rebecca…
Get to Know a Scientist: Biologist Dr. Jamie Newman
A biologist studies living things: how their internal processes work, how they evolved, how they relate to their environment, and…
Prehistoric Crocodiles Ruled Ancient Peru
Today, the Amazon River basin is well known for its biodiversity, but the area also has a long history of…