Potentially harmful bacteria slip through antimicrobial showerheads
To guard against harmful waterborne pathogens, many consumers, including managers of health-care facilities, install antimicrobial silver-containing showerheads. But in ACS […]
Biochemistry
Discovery provides hope in fighting drug-resistant malaria
Malaria, caused by a parasite transmitted to humans through an infected mosquito’s bite, is a leading cause of illness and
Researchers identify a mysterious fossil seed to reveal new chapters in climate history of Los Angeles
La Brea Tar Pits scientists have identified a previously unknown juniper species to the La Brea Tar Pits as Juniperus
Brain inflammation alters behavior according to sex, mouse study finds
Inflammation in the hippocampus — the brain’s memory centre — significantly alters motivation and behaviour in mice, including food-seeking behaviour,
It’s complicated: Researchers discover unexpected complexity of sexual differentiation in African clawed frog
McMaster researchers have uncovered unexpected diversity in the genetic processes that determine the sex of the African clawed frog, a
Phytochromes: The ‘eyes’ that enable microalgae to find their way in the depths
The phytoplankton that populate oceans are known to play a key role in marine ecosystems and climate regulation. Like terrestrial
More calories — more consumption: Individuals with and without obesity both prefer high-calories food, study finds
Higher calorie foods were preferred among individuals with and without obesity despite similar taste and texture, according to a study
Is fake meat good to eat? Processed plant-based meat alternatives linked to depression risk in vegetarians
There is mounting evidence suggesting that ultra processed foods (UPF) are bad for our health; but if you stick to
Carnivorous squirrels documented in California
A ground squirrel with cheeks stuffed with nuts, seeds or grains, is a common sight. But a new study provides