IN THE LAB
Poor Sleep Drives Consumption Of Unhealthy Foods
Sleep deprived and craving sugary, fatty foods? Blame it on your prefrontal cortex.
Mouth Bacteria Linked To Esophageal Cancer Prognosis
A type of bacteria usually found in the human mouth has been linked poorer outcomes in esophageal cancer patients.
Dogs & Humans Both Interbred To Adapt
Ancient interbreeding with the Tibet grey wolf helped the Tibetan Mastiff adapt to high altitudes.
Why Do Some Pitcher Plants Eat Poo?
Some pitcher plants have given up a carnivorous way of life to eat bat feces instead. Here's why.
Father’s Age Influences Offspring’s Anxiety
Mouse pups born to older fathers show signs of hyperactivity, researchers say.
Melanin Transfer Caught On Film
How does the pigment melanin go from the cells that produce it to the skin? It gets eaten.
How The Body Reads Sugar-Labelled ‘Addresses’
Researchers have shown that different patterns of glycan attachment can affect how proteins are distributed in the body.
Feathered Dinosaur Tail Found Preserved In Amber
A piece of amber at a market in Myanmar turned out to contain a remarkable 99 million-year-old feathered dinosaur tail.
Could Humans Live There? Check The Planet’s Shadow
By timing the shadow of a nearby, potentially habitable planet, researchers could determine if its atmosphere contains molecules related to life, such as oxygen.
