Researchers believe they have discovered a new biological mechanism for obesity, pointing to rare variants on two genes that dramatically increase the risk of carrying excess weight. Research published in…
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How to Talk to Kids When a Parent Has Cancer
The U.S. is expected to hit a bleak milestone this year: For the first time, more than 2 million people will be diagnosed with cancer. More than 600,000 will die,…
Using Growth Charts: Atomic Habits for Our Furry Friends
Guest blog by Dr Emmanuel Fontaine, Scientific Communications Veterinarian at Royal Canin North America March 1st, 2000 As the veterinarian stepped into the exam room, she couldn’t help but notice…
The Menstrual Mood Disorder You’ve Never Heard About
Ever since she was a teenager, Tanya knew her mood swings were a problem. She had periodic bouts of anger and depression that left her wanting to die. Her life…
Yunxian Xu: Mycorrhizal fungi alter root exudation to cultivate a beneficial microbiome for plant growth
In this blog post, Yunxian Xu discusses his study “Mycorrhizal fungi alter root exudation to cultivate a beneficial microbiome for plant growth“, which has been shortlisted for Functional Ecology’s 2023…
Your Doctor’s Words Could Make You Sick
“You may feel a sharp pinch, but it will all be over quickly.” Before the COVID-19 jab was plunged into our arms, most of us probably heard words similar to…
Small pipeline, big risks: Carbon capture project sparks concern in rural Illinois
Safety concerns are at the heart of opposition to a proposed carbon dioxide pipeline in central Illinois, which would connect an ethanol plant to a proposed sequestration site about six…
Will Medical Facial Recognition Technology (mFRT) Reawaken Eugenics?
By MIKE MAGEE How comfortable is the FDA and Medical Ethics community with a new super-charged medical Facial Recognition Technology (mFRT) that claims it can “identify the early stages of…