biology
Bees suffer from pollution confusion, says new study
Posted in Science on 7th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller
Bees look for flowers using their enhanced sense of smell, but air pollutants could be making it harder for them to sniff out possible food sources.
Cravings for high-calorie foods may be switched off in the brain by a supplement
Posted in Medicine on 4th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller
A supplement, based on a molecule produced by gut bacteria, reduces cravings for high-calorie foods, a new study suggests.
'Civil war' in immune system can fight disease
Posted in Medicine on 3rd Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller
The immune system can be trained to attack itself to reverse a devastating autoimmune disease.
Earths biodiversity could be much greater than we thought
Posted in Science on 2nd Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller
We might have managed to recognize only 2% of Earths biodiversity.
Bacteria in the gut have been spotted eating brain chemicals for the first time
Posted in Science on 2nd Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller
It up could help explain why the gut microbiome seems to affect mood.