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A deadly fungus that has wiped out hundreds of amphibian species worldwide may have started its global journey in Brazil. Genetic evidence and trade data suggest the fungus hitchhiked across the world via international frog meat markets. The findings ...

A Michigan dairy farm took a gamble on a new kind of soybean--and it paid off fast. After feeding high-oleic soybeans to their cows, milk quality improved within days and feed costs dropped dramatically. Backed by years of MSU research, the crop is . ...

A large international study reveals that mammals tend to live longer when reproduction is suppressed. On average, lifespan increases by about 10 percent, though the reasons differ for males and females. Castrated males avoid the harmful effects of .. ...

Scientists have uncovered how cannabis evolved the ability to make its most famous compounds--THC, CBD, and CBC--by recreating ancient enzymes that existed millions of years ago. These early enzymes were multitaskers, capable of producing several ...

Some people get drunk without drinking because their gut bacteria produce alcohol from food. Researchers have now identified the microbes and biological pathways behind this rare condition, auto-brewery syndrome. Tests showed patients' gut samples .. ...

Researchers studying cyanobacteria from hot springs in Thailand have discovered a new natural UV-blocking compound with impressive antioxidant power. Unlike conventional sunscreens, it's biocompatible and potentially safer for both people and the ...

Roasted coffee may do more than wake you up--it could help control blood sugar. Researchers discovered several new coffee compounds that inhibit -glucosidase, a key enzyme linked to type 2 diabetes. Some of these molecules were even more potent than ...

Scientists have identified a brand-new species of worm living in the Great Salt Lake, marking only the third known animal group able to survive its extreme salinity. The species, named Diplolaimelloides woaabi with guidance from Indigenous elders, .. ...

Researchers have reconstructed ancient herpesvirus genomes from Iron Age and medieval Europeans, revealing that HHV-6 has been infecting humans for at least 2,500 years. Some people inherited the virus directly in their DNA, passing it down across .. ...

New research shows gut bacteria can directly influence how the brain develops and functions. When scientists transferred microbes from different primates into mice, the animals' brains began to resemble those of the original host species. Microbes .. ...