Month: September 2024

At-risk butterflies more likely to survive with human help

Some of the butterflies most in danger of fluttering out of existence fare better when their habitats are actively managed by humans, a recent study found. Scientists have long warned that insect populations worldwide are falling rapidly due to the combined effects of climate change, habitat loss and pesticides. The study analyzed data on 114 […]

Published on September 4, 2024

High Mental Resilience Boosts Longevity

People who can cope with challenges as they grow older are more likely to live longer, a new study shows. Seniors with higher levels of mental resilience are 53% less likely to die within the next 10 years than those with the lowest levels, researchers found. Even with… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David […]

Published on September 4, 2024

Open wide: Human mouth bacteria reproduce through rare form of cell division

New research has uncovered an extraordinary mechanism of cell division in Corynebacterium matruchotii, one of the most common bacteria living in dental plaque. The filamentous bacterium doesn’t just divide, it splits into multiple cells at once, a rare process called multiple fission. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on September 4, 2024