Can some fungi clean up plastic pollution?
Since September is National Mushroom Month, it’s fitting to think about the incredible things fungi can do. You may be familiar with…
Category: Biology
Did humans really kill most of the plants and animals?
We may be the most successful land mammal, but pound for pound, plants and bacteria still have us beat.
Detecting Toxins Produced by Algae
Harmful algal blooms are becoming an increasing problem in areas around the world, including the Great Lakes, where drinking water is…
Babies learn about eye contact early in life
As infants, we absorb any information our surroundings have to offer, especially if other humans are involved. Infants can recognize their…
Effects of Gender and Alcohol Use on US Veterans with HIV
While many people might not think that HIV is a large problem in the United States, at the end of 2015 over 1.1 million Americans were…
Increasing Muscle Mass in Fish with Gene Editing
There may be concerns with genetically modified organisms (GMO), but the effectiveness of gene editing in developing more productive plants…
Three For The Price of One: Testing Sustainable Aquaculture Systems
Integrated Multitrophic Aquaculture (IMTA) may be the future of aquaculture. Compared to traditional farms that only grow one species, IMTA…
Cave Bears Probably Did Eat Their Vegetables
Modern bears, while typically thought of as carnivores, actually have a wide variety of dietary preferences. Some eat only meat while others…
Reprogramming Neurons to Treat Alzheimer’s Disease
The story is all too familiar: promising effects are shown in animal models of Alzheimer’s disease – providing hope for patients,…
Effects of HIV and alcoholism or hepatitis C on the brain
As the medications for HIV have gotten more effective, people are living longer with HIV. However, as people living with HIV get older, they…