Cinnamon could affect drug metabolism in the body
Cinnamon is one of the oldest and most commonly used spices in the world, but a new study from the […]
Biochemistry
The oldest ant ever discovered found fossilized in Brazil
A 113-million-year-old hell ant that once lived in northeastern Brazil is now the oldest ant specimen known to science, finds
New and surprising traction trait in sculpin fish
On a wave-battered rock in the Northern Pacific Ocean, a fish called the sculpin grips the surface firmly to maintain
Nature accounting in Colombia makes sound economic case for protecting native ecosystems
The Sinú River in northwestern Colombia is a kind of bloodstream from which life emanates. Its heart lies within Paramillo
What rattlesnake venom can teach us about evolution: New USF study
Researchers at the University of South Florida are uncovering new clues about how animals evolve by studying rattlesnake venom —
Newborns living near trees tend to be healthier: New data suggests it’s not because healthier people reside near parks
The link between proximity to greenspace — including trees and parks — and healthy birth outcomes is well established. Now
Scientists have found a way to ‘tattoo’ tardigrades
If you haven’t heard of a tardigrade before, prepare to be wowed. These clumsy, eight-legged creatures, nicknamed water bears, are
Researchers use machine learning to engineer ‘bespoke enzymes’ for gene editing
Genome editing has advanced at a rapid pace with promising results for treating genetic conditions — but there is always
Tackling parasite devastating fish farmers around the world
At the heart of the Amazon researchers are investigating a mysterious parasite which is devastating fish farms around the world.