7 human parasites lurking in your lunch
Who doesn’t love eating? Mealtimes provide us with the chance to relax, catch up with friends and savour some of our favourite flavours. Unfortunately, mealtimes are also a horrifying opportunity to pick up an array of common human parasites—looking to turn your body into their host and home. Munch with caution; these seven human parasites … Continued
Animals seemingly self-regulate population size through portion control
Researchers show animals aren’t necessarily as resource-greedy as previously thought, in part thanks to maternal diets during pregnancy. For quite some time now biologists have known that the environmental conditions a mother is exposed to during pregnancy can have important and long-lasting effects on her offspring. Genetically speaking, these factors are called maternal effects—conditions where … Continued