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10/09/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Archaeologists unearth Medieval poop that might hint at what a healthy gut microbiome looks like
Medieval fecal samples from Israel and Latvia could provide crucial insights into how gut diseases developed, suggests a recent study published in the journal Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B. The samples were recovered from two latrines located in the capital cities of Jerusalem and Riga, which date back to between the 14th and 15th centuries. […]
09/06/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Kung fu fighting in the animal world: Meet the kangaroo rat, which seemingly uses “kung fu” to outsmart rattlesnakes
“Everybody loves kung fu fighting” goes the popular song. The chart-topping song was even more well-known thanks to Bruce Lee, who popularized the ancient martial art at the box office. The song ushered in a generation who grew up wishing they had at least half the moves that the world-famous kung fu master had in […]
08/27/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Hiding in plain sight: Peacocks’ brightly colored feathers could be camouflage that hides them from predators, suggests study
The words “peacock” and “camouflage” are generally considered opposites. But Pennsylvania-based researchers now argue that the vivid colors of the flightless bird conceal it from predatory mammals. To the human eye, the tail feathers of the male peacock stand out like a visual sore thumb. However, it so happens that the retina of the human […]
06/10/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Having constantly stressed ancestors may improve your own immune response to stressors, suggest research
A new study showed that the descendants of lizards who lived in high-stress environments developed stronger immune systems than those descended from lizards who lived in low-stress environments. Based on this discovery, researchers should consider looking at family history in future studies investigating stress and its effects on health. Long periods of stress can compromise the immune system of an organism, rendering it more vulnerable to […]
06/27/2017
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By Jhoanna Robinson
Chimpanzees observed by scientists are changing their hunting behavior because they know they’re being watched
Researchers at the University of St Andrews in Scotland have observed that two chimpanzee communities in the Budongo Forest in Uganda have vastly different ways of hunting and sharing the meat of the prey that they hunted. The scientists concluded that the difference in hunting styles has something to do with the presence or non-presence of […]
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