Biomedicine & Biotech

The proliferation of coffee shops and energy drinks bears testimony to the fact that caffeine is in high demand. The stimulant is even added to some medicine, like Excedrin Migraine.

Vervet monkeys can be testy. Squabbling between social groups is common, particularly when food is at stake.

A small, yet promising, brain trauma study may someday lead to a time when doctors can forecast which patients who incurred concussions or repeated blows to the head will be at risk for future neurological problems.

“Eat your bran even if it tastes horrible – its good for you!” Many of us remember this advice from decades ago.

At this time of year, we look forward to feasting to celebrate the holidays.

Pheromones have long been credited (or blamed) for our behavioral choices, most notably our choice of sexual partners.

By Simon Woods, Newcastle University

We were recently contacted by a concerned group of pro-science scholars who wants to counter the unscientific arguments made by anti-GMO activist Vandana Shiva. We made this handy flyer for them.

Insect repellent, screens on windows, wearing long sleeves -- there is a limit to the precautions that we can take to protect ourselves from viruses that are spread by mosquitoes.

The concept of viruses causing cancer is not new. In fact, it has been more than 100 years since Francis Peyton Rous, working at Rockefeller University, uncovered the first pathogen-caused cancer.