Could blockchain technology protect patients from counterfeit medication?
Read now →Not so fast. We should be wary of trying to science our way out of large-scale health issues
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Hi! I’m a neuroscientist and science communicator finishing up my MSc in Ireland. I study the way that microbes living in the gut communicate with the brain, but I’m interested in all things neuroscience! I am passionated about mental health and science communication!
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A breathing tube through the butt could be an alternative to mechanical ventilators
Read now →Inspired by animals that breathe through their butts, scientists show that mammals can also harness the incredible breathing ability of our butts
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Microbes in your gut might be impairing your memory
Read now →Gut microbes send different signals to the brain in people with obesity
The mother's gut microbiome helps a child's brain develop its senses
Read now →Without the maternal microbiome, a mouse's thalamus under-develops, resulting in reduced sensory processing
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Researchers observe a boar releasing two caged younglings in a impassioned rescue
Read now →The act sheds light on the prosocial behavior and empathy of wild boars, thought to be rare among animals
These uses of poop for protection are stranger than fiction
Read now →Defense by dung doesn't always elicit disgust in predators to repel them
The WHO has released new guidelines for genome editing technology
Read now →These recommendations will help improve the safety and access of genome-editing treatments
Bacteria can live without food for over 1000 days
Read now →Nearly three years without food drives innovative survival strategies
Feeding caffeine to bees could help them become better pollinators
Read now →A jolt of caffeine enhances bees' memories
Turn your poo blue (for science) in the #BluePoopChallenge
Read now →Assessing gut transit time gives insight into your gut health
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Ancient poop analysis reveals extinct species of bacteria
Read now →Scientists analyzed bacterial genomes from 1000-2000 year feces
Google's new dermatology app misses the mark for BIPOC people
Read now →The technology was trained on 64,387 images, only a tiny portion of which featured dark-skinned people
Eating more fiber could help you handle stress better
Read now →Some dietary fibers are converted to fatty acids, which are linked to cortisol levels in your blood
Google has shown that they don't actually care about ethical AI
Read now →AI algorithms are racist and sexist because these biases are baked into our society. We need to fix this
A protein necessary for neurotransmitter transport in our brains is implicated in Parkinson's disease
Read now →Parkinson's disease affects over 10 million people worldwide
Feeding gut bacteria may reduce anxiety in women
Read now →In a trial, women who took fiber supplements reported lowered anxiety compared to a placebo
Octopuses sometimes punch fish out of spite
Read now →The mysterious behavior appears related to collaborative hunting and hints at complex emotions
Mind-controlling your computer just became one step closer
Read now →Two people were able to perform tasks like opening Skype with a wireless implant
A scientific correction finds Venus's atmosphere probably does not contain phosphine gas
Read now →The initial discovery set off a flurry of excitement. The reality is something more mundane
A mass Tyrannosaurus rex grave confirms that they hunted in packs
Read now →A collection of T. rex fossils all found in one spot likely died together in a flood
This worm has too many butts
Read now →Researchers have identified how its internal anatomy adapts as its butts branch off
Antidepressant drugs suppress important gut bacteria
Read now →This finding explains why some people who take antidepressants have unpleasant gut-centered side effects