Rose Epstein Frisch, A Scientist Who Studied Fertility, Has Died
Rose Epstein Frisch discovered the link between fatness and fertility.
Scientists Have Isolated a New Antibiotic from Soil
Scientists have isolated a new antibiotic from soil.
Welcome Back, Measles
The news of a recent outbreak at Disneyland in California brought measles back into the public view.
The Mystery of Super-Spreaders
It’s estimated that roughly 20% of the population are so-called "super-spreaders" who cause 80% of infectious disease cases.
Where Does Lost Weight Go? Into Thin Air.
If your resolution is to lose weight this year, have you thought about where exactly that lost fat goes?
The Culture of Tuberculosis
When perusing the biographies of artists, you'll notice that a large number of them had tuberculosis.
Travel, Quarantine, and the Future of Tuberculosis
A 2007 tuberculosis case teaches us about contagion, travel, and quarantine.
