Disease Protection—From the Gut

A new study finds that gut microbes may help protect against the onset of type 1 diabetes.

By Rachael Rettner | Posted December 31, 2008

Red Wine Good for Gray Matter

By Carina Storrs | Posted December 30, 2008

A Brighter Outlook with Shady Coffee

Traditional farming may stabilize Latin American coffee production.

By Crystal Gammon | Posted December 29, 2008

Shade-Grown Coffee Finds a Home in The Village

Mary Ellen Amato on shade-grown beans, Alta Gracia plantation and Jack’s customers.

By Crystal Gammon | Posted

A Home for Hobbits

By Lindsey Konkel | Posted December 27, 2008

Preserving Nerves

An enzyme could offer clues to a new treatment for multiple sclerosis.

By Allison Bond | Posted December 26, 2008

Mutating a Parasite to Death

Researchers find a possible treatment for African sleeping sickness in a drug usually used for organ transplant recipients.

By Shelley DuBois | Posted December 24, 2008

The Sound and the Fury

The U.S. Navy, environmental groups and the U.S. Supreme Court fight to balance national and whale security.

By Lynne Peeples | Posted December 22, 2008

Keeping the Grey Goo at Bay

New centers aim to prevent nanotechnology environmental disasters.

By Dave Levitan | Posted December 19, 2008

Choosing Cocaine

Researchers use lab rats to examine the role of choice in drug-seeking behavior.

By Shelley DuBois | Posted December 17, 2008