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A new study has found that the contents of commercially produced extracts used to test for shellfish allergies differ widely between manufacturers. The researchers are calling for the standardization of these extracts to avoid false negative results an… Continue reading Lack of standardization in shellfish allergy testing could prove fatal
For many, the idea of having a few dozen hookworms set up shop in your gut sounds more like a Survivor challenge than a beneficial health therapy, but scientists see a bright future in this human worm farm for treating many chronic conditions.Continue … Continue reading Hookworms successfully prevent type 2 diabetes in human trial
They’re not always beautiful, but the wonders of the natural world provide a rich pool of material for researchers to flex their hands with the more creative side of scientific fieldwork.Continue ReadingCategory: Photography, TechnologyTags: Evolution,… Continue reading Zombie-ant fungi and hadrosaur bubs: The 2023 image competition winners
It can be difficult to determine if someone has malaria – enough so, that many people who don’t even have the disease end up being treated for it. A new technique, however, could make diagnosis much easier and more reliable.Continue ReadingCategory: Me… Continue reading Magnetic tech developed to better diagnose malaria
Climate change already appears to be responsible for an overabundance of jellyfish in the world’s oceans, but new research indicates that it may also lead to something else – lots and lots of squid. The findings run contrary to what was expec… Continue reading Climate change may cause an increase in squid populations
A new survey shows extensive damage to the most famous coral reef in the world. Continue reading ‘Worst Bleaching Ever’ Observed on the Great Barrier Reef