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Those funky cheese smells allow microbes to ‘talk’ to and feed each other

Researchers found that bacteria essential to ripening cheese can sense and respond to compounds produced by fungi in the rind and released into the air, enhancing the growth of some species of bacteria over others. The make-up of the cheese microbiome is critical to flavor and quality of the cheese. Read Full Article (External Site) […]

Published on October 16, 2020

Remember that fake news you read? It may help you remember even more

Thinking back on a time you encountered false information or ‘fake news’ may prime your brain to better recall truthful memories. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science for […]

Published on October 16, 2020

Safe sex or risky romance? Young adults make the rational choice

Eros, the fabled Greek god of love, was said to bring confusion and weaken the mind. New research, however, suggests that young adults are instead quite rational when it comes to selecting potential sexual partners. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the […]

Published on October 16, 2020