Cigarette Bacteria
Cigarettes harbor a wide variety of disease-causing bacteria.
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Genes & Empathy
A genetic variation correlates with a strong sense of empathy.
Sick Mummies
Researchers discover signs of heart disease in ancient Egyptian mummies.
Old Flu Antibodies
Outbreaks of the H1N1 virus during the twentieth century left many people with long-term resistance …
Chewing Gum Myth
A listener asks: If you accidentally swallow chewing gum, does it really take years to go through …
Human Microbial Diversity
Every person may have a very different mix of microbes living inside them.
Sandcastle Worm Glue
A small sea creature inspires a potentially useful medical glue.
Ancient Pollination
Millions of years before flowers evolved, insects were pollinating non-flowering plants.
Medical Aging Roundup
A protective enzyme may be the key to long life.
Satellites for Human Rights
Satellite imagery helps human rights teams assess destruction in war-torn regions of the world.