Author: Dr. David Lowemann

Inefficient fat metabolism a possible cause of overweight

Protracted weight gain can, in some cases, be attributed to a reduced ability to metabolize fat, a new study shows. Sensitive individuals might need more intensive lifestyle changes if they are to avoid becoming overweight and developing type 2 diabetes, claim the researchers, who are now developing means of measuring the ability to break down […]

Published on June 4, 2018

A sense of disgust in bonobos?

Researchers investigate the adaptive system of disgust in bonobos to further understand the origins of it in humans. A bonobo’s curiosity transforms into caution when food is presented with or near feces, soil, or bad smells. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for […]

Published on June 3, 2018

A filthy first — the 6 common types of disgust that protect us from disease revealed

Poor hygiene, insects or other animals that may carry disease and risky sexual behavior are among the distinct kinds of disgust that can help us to avoid disease and infection, according to new research. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future […]

Published on June 3, 2018