WEIRD ANTHROPOLOGY
A handful of antibiotics and plastics, not at all what the doctor ordered, in this rendering. – By Joe Salas 2024 Nov 03 – A recent study has shown that nanoplastics – plastic particles smaller than 0.001 millimeters – affect the body’s ability to …
Could kissing stem from primate bonding? A new study makes the case for it. Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2024 Nov 01 – Most of us do it, be it romantic, familial, friendly or formal, but kissing among humans and where and how it …
Fluorescent microscope image of the animal cells with embedded chloroplasts (magenta) R. Aoki, Y. Inui, Y. Okabe et al. 2024 / Proceedings of the Japan Academy, Series B – By Michael Irving 2024 Oct 30 – Scientists in Japan have created hybrid plant-animal cells, …
The ‘how’ behind the link between red meat consumption and cancer has been identified. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2024 Oct 24 – Researchers have discovered the mechanism linking the over-consumption of red meat with colorectal cancer, as well as identifying a means of …
Black is beautiful. Akeem Ranmal/500px via Getty Images – By Elizabeth Carlen, Living Earth Collaborative Postdoctoral Fellow, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis and by Tyus Williams, Ph.D. Candidate in Environmental Science, Policy and Management, University of California, Berkeley Published: 2024 …
Weighing in: Brain volume in specific regions may increase the risk of neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions. Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2024 Oct 25 – Spanning nearly 100 laboratories in 45 countries, landmark research has, for the first time, shown an association between genetic …
It’s probably best to enjoy your Halloween spoils in moderation. Jupiterimages/The Image Bank via Getty Images – By Christopher Damman, Associate Professor of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, University of Washington Published: 2024 Oct 23 – Each October, as the days shorten and the …
A modern-day nutrient deficiency has led to an uptick in scurvy cases. Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2024 Oct 22 – A condition that killed millions of sailors between the 16th and 18th centuries has resurfaced, and looks set to become more prevalent in …
Rates of heart disease and cardiac events in women are often underestimated. eternalcreative/iStock via Getty Images – By Amy Huebschmann, Professor of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and by Judith Regensteiner, Professor of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Published: 2024 …
A protein discovery could lead to healthier aging. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2024 Oct 21 – New research has revealed that a class of proteins possesses a previously unknown cell-protecting function that could be harnessed for healthier aging and as a treatment for …
