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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.
Emerging strain of honeybee virus proves even more deadly
Posted in Featured, Science on 1st Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller
Viral infections have been identified as a major factor in the continued decline of bee colonies.