The Flavor Enhancing Molecule in Roasted Garlic Powder

By Alex Berezow, PhD — Jul 28, 2016
The presence of a molecule that strongly enhances the flavor of other molecules may explain why garlic powder is such a commonly used ingredient in cooked foods.

The presence of a molecule that strongly enhances the flavor of other molecules may explain why garlic powder is such a commonly used ingredient in cooked foods.

Pediatricians Should Provide Sex Ed, But Many Don't

By Ana-Marija Dolaskie — Jul 27, 2016
The American Academy of Pediatricians (AAP) believes Sex Ed should extend beyond the classroom; in fact, the Academy's latest clinical report urges pediatricians to provide sex health information to both patients and parents or guardians.

The American Academy of Pediatricians (AAP) believes Sex Ed should extend beyond the classroom; in fact, the Academy's latest clinical report urges pediatricians to provide sex health information to both patients and parents or guardians.

Calico Cats Are A Walking Genetics Lesson

By Julianna LeMieux — Jul 27, 2016
The black and orange patches that define the coloring of a calico cat beautifully illustrate the genetic mechanism known as "dosage compensation" through X chromosome inactivation.

The black and orange patches that define the coloring of a calico cat beautifully illustrate the genetic mechanism known as "dosage compensation" through X chromosome inactivation.

Statins Could Help Prevent Some Pregnancy Ills

By Ruth Kava — Jul 27, 2016
Statins, those drugs widely used to lower blood cholesterol levels may have an added benefit for pregnant women. In a small study, researchers have found that women with an increased risk of preeclampsia, and their babies, can benefit from timely treatment with statins.

Statins, those drugs widely used to lower blood cholesterol levels may have an added benefit for pregnant women. In a small study, researchers have found that women with an increased risk of preeclampsia, and their babies, can benefit from timely treatment with statins.

If ACSH Is a Corporate Shill, We're Really Bad At It

By Alex Berezow, PhD — Jul 27, 2016
If you are educated by Google, you see Deniers for Hire have called us a "pro-industry front group" - Greenpeace, Mother Jones, NRDC, U.S. Right to Know, and SourceWatch, the whole cabal. The problem with their argument (other than the fact it is ad hominem) is that, if it really was true that ACSH is a corporate shill, we would have to be really, really bad at it, given our content.

If you are educated by Google, you see Deniers for Hire have called us a "pro-industry front group" - Greenpeace, Mother Jones, NRDC, U.S. Right to Know, and SourceWatch, the whole cabal. The problem with their argument (other than the fact it is ad hominem) is that, if it really was true that ACSH is a corporate shill, we would have to be really, really bad at it, given our content.

Our Nervous System: When It Comes To Behavior, Is It A Democracy Or Dictatorship?

By ACSH Staff — Jul 26, 2016
How does the architecture of our brain and neurons allow each of us to make individual behavioral choices? Now government is in our metaphors too!

How does the architecture of our brain and neurons allow each of us to make individual behavioral choices? Now government is in our metaphors too!