In the past, it was thought that a fetus was sterile while in the womb and that a baby’s first … More
Tag: bacteria
SciStarter and revolutionary vaccine technology: new AAAS posts
SciStarter helps citizen scientists discover new projects: SciStarter is an incredible database of science projects that anyone can participate in. Read … More
Unintended consequences: could cuts to Medicaid dental coverage lead to more preterm births?
States are slashing Medicaid benefits as an attempt to get ballooning health care costs under control. As the New York … More
Hyenas may communicate group status through scent-producing bacteria
Spotted hyena in Kenya (photo credit: Joanna Goldby) Spotted hyenas live in groups of 40-80 animals. These groups called ‘clans’ … More
Bacteria: You just never know what side they’re on- AAAS MemberCentral Post
Decidedly ‘unhelpful’ cholera bacteria (Photo: T.J. Kirn, M.J. Lafferty, C.M.P Sandoe and R.K. Taylor, from http://www.cellimagelibrary.org/images/40396) While most people think … More
Summer E. Allen, PhD 