Over-consumption of and craving for salt may be explained by its mood-enhancing qualities.
Specific genetic pathways have been identified that drive the aging process in worms.
Humans and rhesus macaque
monkeys share tendencies towards nepotism and political maneuvering.
Religion plays a major role in adult Americans' view of
evolution with only about 40 per cent accepting the basic concept, much lower than any country in Europe.
A study by Professor Peter Rogers of Bristol University argues that, while
people readily admit to being "chocoholics", chocolate is not truly addictive and there is an alternative explanation
for this ubiquitous craving.
Female rhesus monkeys use particular vocalizations while interacting with their babies comparable to the way humans use motherese
or baby talk.
Analysis identified 182 species of bacteria on human skin of which 8 per cent
were previously unknown.
The shell of the little known Cyphochilus beetle could hold the answer to manufacture of brilliant white ultra-thin materials.
Very high doses of
antioxidant polyphenols (commonly found in red wine, fruits, vegetables, and green tea) shut down and prevented
cancerous tumors by inhibiting new blood vessel formation. Conversely, at relatively low doses they play a beneficial
role in cardiac and circulatory diseases by facilitating blood vessel growth.
