Category: 5. Biology

Researchers have performed an updated analysis of an ancient child that was discovered in 1998 in the Lapedo Valley of Portugal. The find was a nearly complete skeleton, which was stained with red ochre….

Revolutionizing Quality Control with ATCC’s MicroQuant™

Microbial testing laboratories often face challenges such as genetic drift, variability in results, and the need for extensive preparation. These…

Herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) is a common virus; the World Health Organization has estimated that as many as two-thirds of people worldwide who are under age 50 may be infected. HSV-1 can spread through oral…

Researchers developed a stable form of carnosic acid, a compound found in rosemary and sage. The compound showed promise for improving learning and memory and reducing signs of Alzheimer’s disease in mouse…

A recent groundbreaking study published in Nature has opened a promising new chapter in the treatment of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and other forms of brain injury,. Conducted by researchers from Brigham and…

In new lab experiments, scientists at the University of Southern California showed that when mice encountered a familiar social partner in a state of unconsciousness caused by anesthesia, they displayed distinct and consistent behaviors toward…

New research has determined that a common condition that affects an estimated one-third of all women, which is known as bacterial vaginosis (BV), is actually a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Now,…

Just three days of eating a diet high in saturated fat leads to memory problems and related neuroinflammation in older rats, reported a new study published in Immunity and Ageing. 

Previous research has…

The microbial communities that live in Yellowstone National Park are diverse and complex. The park is home to many fumaroles, geysers, and mud pots that heat-loving microorganisms live in and around….