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
Hacking hydroponics to grow kidney-friendly vegetables Patients with kidney disease have to avoid potassium, so researchers in Italy grew microgreens in low-potassium fertilizer, potentially sparking an idea for a new food product. March 13, 2019 by Gina Misra Read More