A chemical byproduct, or metabolite, created as the body breaks down ketamine likely holds the…
Month: May 2016
‘Bugs’ as drugs: Harnessing novel gut bacteria for human health
Scientists have grown and catalogued more than 130 bacteria from the human intestine. Imbalances in…
Star with different internal driving force than the sun
A star like the sun has an internal driving in the form of a magnetic…
Equilibrium modeling increases contact lens comfort
Researchers have designed an equilibrium model to demonstrate the elastic stresses and suction pressure distribution…
Humans have faster metabolism than closely related primates, enabling larger brains
Researchers have found humans have a higher metabolism rate than closely related primates, which enabled…
Inheritable bacterium controls Aedes mosquitoes’ ability to transmit Zika
Aedes mosquitoes carrying the bacterium Wolbachia — found inside the cells of 60 percent of…
Venus flytrap exploits plant defenses in carnivorous lifestyle
Venus flytraps have fascinated biologists for centuries, however, the molecular underpinnings of their carnivorous lifestyle…
High-fructose diet during pregnancy may harm placenta, restrict fetal growth
Research in mice and women found that consuming a high-fructose diet during pregnancy may cause…
Study shows pain causes older adults to develop more inflammation over time
When older relatives complain about their pains, show a little empathy, because new research suggests…
Use of personal care products during pregnancy linked to adverse effects in newborns
A new study presents evidence linking personal care products used during pregnancy to adverse reproductive…