Single-Cell Learning
Slime mold may not have a nervous system – but it is the first single-cell organism to show an ability to learn, demonstrating a simple type of learning called habituation.
Category: Life Sciences
Britain’s Sugar Tax: Will it be a Sweet Deal?
Last month, Chancellor George Osborne outlined the government’s economic plans in the 2016 Budget. This included the surprise introduction of a national sugar levy on soft drinks to combat childhood obesity. But will it work? In this article, Jiska van der Reest reviews the science behind the legislation and its promise for public health.
What Makes an Outbreak?
How do bacteria we consider household names cause such widespread disease and panic?
A Tight Squeeze for Cancer Cells
The elephant that pushed through the front door: Michaela Mrschtik explores how cancer cells can do the unimaginable and pass through holes smaller than themselves.
Can Antibiotics Actually Make an Infection Worse?
Millions of people in the UK take antibiotics every year to clear infection, but in some cases, could they actually be doing more harm than good?
