Gum & Heart Disease
Two kinds of oral bacteria were found in arterial plaque.
Science Update
Dirt Diversity
Agricultural methods can keep the diverse organisms in soil healthy.
Zombie Worm
The zombie worm feeds off the oil in whale bones on the ocean floor.
Fingerprinting
Shining x-rays on fingerprints can detect the chemical elements left behind.
Intermittent Fasting
Eating every other day slowed down cancerous processes in mice.
Artificial Wetlands
Water hazards on golf courses can filter out pollutants and pesticides.
Elephant Impressionists
Elephants can mimic sounds, which might help them maintain social bonds.
Grubs
Using grubs to reduce manure on farms, and then converting them into animal feed
Young Blood
Blood from younger mice stimulated stem cell production in older mice.
X-Chromosomes
Gene activity on the X-chromosome varies widely from woman woman.
Ocean Floor
The muck on the bottom of the ocean helps keep the environment healthy.