Ed Cara
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Near-Invincible Tardigrades Have a Secret Chemical Weapon
Scientists may have figured out one of the many mysteries surrounding everyone’s favourite microscopic survivor: the tardigrade. In new research, a team appears to have uncovered a key mechanism that these tiny critters use to withstand harsh conditions that would kill almost any other animal. Tardigrades are a group of eight-legged invertebrates (their closest living…
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Small Dogs Vs Big Dogs: Which Are More Unhealthy?
A new study published today is diving deep into how a dog’s size can affect their health. The study found evidence that larger dogs tend to have a higher risk of many health problems and generally shorter lifespans, while also showing that smaller dog breeds can have their own unique health risks as well. The…
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Landmark Research Reveals the Origins of Multiple Sclerosis
DNA from ancient humans is providing some vital clues about the emergence of multiple sclerosis and other devastating neurodegenerative conditions. In a series of new research papers out this week, scientists detail evidence that many genetic variants linked to MS first began to spread globally about 5,000 years ago, from populations living in Eastern Europe…
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Scientists Discover Dozens of Unknown Bacteria Species in Hospital Patients
In a study out this month, Swiss researchers say they genetically sequenced dozens of previously unknown bacterial species that were found in patient samples. While many of these novel bacteria might not harm humans, the team did identify several that likely can cause disease. The research was conducted by scientists from the University of Basel…