Posts in: Life Science

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Behind the Scenes with Scientist and Filmmaker Alexis Gambis

Behind the Scenes with Scientist and Filmmaker Alexis Gambis

Alexis Gambis describes how life and lab inspired his science fiction films.

By Lindsey Konkel and Carina Storrs | Posted January 13, 2009

Making the Case Against Archaea

Making the Case Against Archaea

Disease hunters target an ancient form of life.

By Robert Goodier | Posted January 2, 2009

Disease Protection—From the Gut

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

Choosing Cocaine

Choosing Cocaine

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

By Shelley DuBois | Posted December 17, 2008

An Alcohol Enzyme That Limits Heart Attack Damage

An Alcohol Enzyme That Limits Heart Attack Damage

Improving this enzyme’s function decreases tissue damage during a heart attack and could even help with hangovers.

By Rachael Rettner | Posted December 10, 2008

Botanical Gossip

Botanical Gossip

Eavesdropping plants drop hints about ecosystem health.

By Lindsey Konkel | Posted December 3, 2008

Running on Empty

Running on Empty

An Oklahoma scientist chases down the secrets of Alaskan sled dog endurance.

By Jonathan Teyan | Posted November 28, 2008

Ethanol Bugs

Ethanol Bugs

Hot-growing bacteria may be the key to the next generation of biofuels.

By Brett Israel | Posted November 26, 2008

Stem Cells From Lou Gehrig’s Patients Hold Secrets to the Disease

Stem Cells From Lou Gehrig’s Patients Hold Secrets to the Disease

Geneticists hope their stem cell research will find new drugs against this debilitating disease.

By Carina Storrs | Posted November 14, 2008

Bigger Is Not Always Better

Bigger Is Not Always Better

One ugly insect overturns assumptions about the best mate.

By Lindsey Konkel | Posted November 5, 2008

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