Category: Science News
High body fat is associated with sleeping problems A study on worms found that problems with the kin-29 gene, similar to a sleep gene in humans, was linked to low energy levels, excess fat, and trouble sleeping. Metabolizing body fat helped to promote sleep.
May 27, 2020 by Jocelyn Solis-Moreira Read More
Antibody testing for coronavirus: what does the science say? Antibody-based testing may be able to catch positive cases missed by PCR, but it is still not accurate enough to be used as a standalone test. For best results, it should be combined with PCR testing and doctors' observations.
May 18, 2020 by Tony Jia Read More
What can sulfur-eating microbes teach us about life in extreme environments? Microbes living in an extreme environment hosted by a rock called serpentinite use a variety of sulfur compounds to gain energy and survive, which has implications for life that might exist elsewhere in our Universe.
May 13, 2020 by Mary Sabuda Read More
