Scientists weigh in on the safety of Botox injections like this one.  [Credit: Eddie Codel, flickr.com]
Scientists weigh in on the safety of Botox injections like this one. [Credit: Eddie Codel, flickr.com]

Making the Case Against Archaea

Disease hunters target an ancient form of life.

By Robert Goodier, January 2nd, 2009

Disease Protection—From the Gut

A new study finds that gut microbes may help protect against the onset of type 1 diabetes.

By Rachael Rettner, December 31st, 2008

A Brighter Outlook with Shady Coffee

Traditional farming may stabilize Latin American coffee production.

By Crystal Gammon, December 29th, 2008

Shade-Grown Coffee Finds a Home in The Village

Mary Ellen Amato on shade-grown beans, Alta Gracia plantation and Jack’s customers.

By Crystal Gammon, December 29th, 2008

Preserving Nerves

An enzyme could offer clues to a new treatment for multiple sclerosis.

By Allison Bond, December 26th, 2008

Mutating a Parasite to Death

Researchers find a possible treatment for African sleeping sickness in a drug usually used for organ transplant recipients.

By Shelley DuBois, December 24th, 2008