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Car Shock
Why do I get a shock when I get in my car? (static charge builds up and conducts through you)
Holey Plants
Plants lose photosynthesis in areas beyond those chewed by insects
M.S. Antibiotic
An antibiotic prevents symptoms of multiple sclerosis in rats
Hair Conditioner
How does conditioner detangle hair? (it coats the hair shaft, smoothing down the cuticle)
Stopping Slime
The cellular mechanism of how biofilm bacteria know they've found a surface.
Modern Leeching
Why are leeches used in modern medicine? (as an artificial vein from amputations)
Odor Emotions
Stopping odors connected to bad memories from triggering negative feelings
Apples and Cancer
A compound in apples prevents rat cells from developing cancer when exposed to a carcinogen
Old Sleepers
Why is it easier for us to doze off while watching TV when we get older? (b/c as we get older, it's …