Mutiny on the Migraine
Descendants of “The Mutiny on the Bounty” are providing new clues to the genetics of migraine headaches.
Drugs from Nature Roundup
Medical researchers tackle deadly diseases with the help of worms and poppies.
Time-Restricted Eating
Mice that eat only during certain hours avoid obesity and related health problems – even on a high-fat diet.
Antiviral Pigs
The mucus in pig stomachs contains plentiful anti-viral proteins.
Overcoming Arachnophobia
Peoples’ brain activity changes permanently when they overcome a phobia.
Insect Roundup
To protect tiny machines from hidden dangers, engineers are getting inspiration from insects.
Thought-Controlled Robot
Two patients with near-total paralysis have learned to control a robotic arm with their thoughts.
Inheriting Anxiety
The great-grandchildren of rats given a fungicide were more stressed-out and anxious than other rats.
Martian Carbon
Researchers have discovered organic carbon in meteorites from Mars.
Psychopaths’ Brains
Specific brain abnormalities distinguish true psychopaths from other violent criminals.
Psychology Roundup
Viewing photos of men and women upside down affects our ability to recognize what’s in the picture.
Squid & Zebrafish Camouflage
Squid and zebrafish are models for new smart camouflage materials.
Bilingual Hearing
Does speaking a second language change the way your brain works?
Yeast on Zoloft
The antidepressant Zoloft affects cell membranes in yeast, which lack the brain chemical the drug targets.
Self-Disclosure
How the brain's reward system makes sharing personal information on social media so compelling.
Lizard Spit Roundup
A chemical in Gila monster venom suppresses appetite in rats.
Vesta the Protoplanet
The asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter contains an embryonic planet in arrested development.
Biodiversity, Allergies & Asthma
People who live around fewer varieties of plants, and whose skin carries fewer kinds of bacteria, are more likely to have allergies.
Food Chemistry Roundup
New studies reveal why black pepper fights fat cells, and why caffeine could help dry eye syndrome.
Social Status Genes
When a female monkey’s rank changes, thousands of her genes are affected.
Spoiled Milk
A listener asks why milk goes bad more quickly than other beverages.