Obesity & Dementia
Obesity in middle age increases risk of dementia later in life.
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Australian Fish
A shrimp dances to attract fish to clean, and the pygmy goby is the world's shortest-lived …
Calcium & Vitamin D
Why does calcium need vitamin D to get into bones? (Vitamin D receptors in the intestine enhance …
Remote-Controlled Flies
Genetically engineered flies can be controlled with laser light.
Sleep Roundup
Mice have been chemically induced into hibernation, and disrupting a gene controlling sleep patterns …
School Bus Fumes
Exhaust fumes are worse inside a school bus than outside.
Unpopped Popcorn
Heat affects the outer coating of popcorn kernels, making some easier to pop.
Zoo in You
The human gut has nearly 400 species of microorganisms, and microbes in the gut affect the action of …