Fish that display dominant traits are more at risk of consuming microplastic pollution than others in their social group, according to new research. The study, led by the University of Glasgow and published in Proceedings…
Mutations taking place only in the brain identified…
KAIST researchers have discovered that brain somatic mutations in the MTOR gene induce intractable epilepsy and suggest a precision medicine to treat epileptic seizures. [caption id="attachment_3672" align="alignright" width="300"] A schematic image shows how to detect…
Scientists have discovered a simple way to cook…
Rice, the lifeblood of so many nations' cuisines, is perhaps the most ubiquitous food in the world. In Asia, where an estimated 90 percent of all rice is consumed, the pillowy grains are part of almost every meal. In…
Climate change could make food taste worse
[caption id="attachment_3663" align="alignnone" width="638"] CREDIT: SHUTTERSTOCK[/caption] Not only will some foods become scarcer as the planet warms, they’ll also become less tasty too, according to a new report. Published Monday by scientists from the University…
Why Some HPV Infections Go Away and Others…
[caption id="attachment_3651" align="alignright" width="629"] 3D rendered illustration of the papilloma virus. (Source: Shutterstock)[/caption] For people infected with the human papilloma virus (HPV), the likelihood of clearing the infection and avoiding HPV-related cancer may depend less…