Syphilis was first recognized in Europe in the late 15th century; its cause, Treponema pallidum subspecies pallidum, was identified four…
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Audio Interview: Preparing for the Spread of Covid-19
The rapid spread of SARS-CoV-2, a novel coronavirus that emerged in late 2019, and the resulting Covid-19 disease has been…
He Held a Plank for More Than 8 Hours, Setting a Record
George E. Hood, a 62-year-old former Marine who lives in Illinois, set a new Guinness World Record this month with…
He Held a Plank for More Than 8 Hours, Setting a Record
George E. Hood, a 62-year-old former Marine who lives in Illinois, set a new Guinness World Record this month with…
He Held a Plank for More Than 8 Hours, Setting a Record
George E. Hood, a 62-year-old former Marine who lives in Illinois, set a new Guinness World Record this month with…
One year into ‘soda tax,’ researchers find law did not affect sugary-beverage consumption
One year into Philadelphia’s 1.5-cents-per-ounce ‘soda tax,’ new findings show that the law had minimal to no influence on what…
Printer toner linked to genetic changes, health risks in new study
According a new study, the microscopic toner nanoparticles that waft from laser printers may change our genetic and metabolic profiles…
How sound and visual effects on slot machines increase the allure of gambling
The sights and sounds of winning on a slot machine may increase your desire to play — and your memories…
Genetic ‘fingerprints’ implicate gut bacterium in bowel cancer
A common type of bacteria found in our guts could contribute to bowel cancer, according to new research. Scientists have…
A common gut microbe secretes a carcinogen
Cancer mutations can be caused by common gut bacteria. By exposing human mini-guts to a particular strain of Escherichia coli,…