A round-up of recent discoveries in behavior research
Viruses that attack bacteria may be an important component of our gut microbiota.
Researchers find zero evidence for Lyme-induced autism.
Just the flavor of beer is enough to boost dopamine in brain areas related to reward—especially in men with alcoholic relatives.
This dramatic science fiction film follows a grieving father using his research to understand his infant son’s gruesome death—and explores the culture and ethics of science along the way.
The insect-inspired dance by choreographer Paul Taylor strikes the perfect balance between six-legged realism and artistic fancy.
Microbial changes in the gut contribute to a patient’s ability to slim down after gastric bypass surgery.
A Portuguese professor explores the poisons and potions of opera.
Researchers show that a bacterium’s self-sacrifice can benefit its community, even when the members are not strongly related.
Researchers find remarkably active bacteria in the Mariana Trench, where they live under pressure 1,000 times greater than at the surface.