The study, which is also available as a Netflix docuseries, compares results of identical twins assigned either vegan or omnivore diets at random. Attia writes: “While the attempt at controlling for genetics may be admirable, it is at odds with the rest […]
I was unaware of this hypothesis and I think “wow” is in order. “If someone pointed out a few random features of humans, and then pointed out that some other random animal shares those cherry-picked features, you shouldn’t be very […]
“But one particular aspect of snake attacks is even more baffling. Because they attack in such a short space of time, snakes have to withstand extraordinary forces on their bodies: forces that would completely incapacitate virtually any other animal.” ~ learn more
“There is strong evidence from both animal and human studies that exercise training doses lead to variable responses. A genetic component contributes to exercise training response variability.” | learn more
“Now, scientists at the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute at Stanford University have developed the first non-invasive technique for controlling targeted brain circuits in behaving animals from a distance.” | learn more
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“Over the last four years, Neta Raab and Ido Bachelet have received hundreds of padded cardboard boxes containing frozen poop from wild animals on five different continents.” | learn more
“Researchers only drilled through an Antarctic ice shelf to sample sediment. Instead, they found animals that weren’t supposed to be there.” | learn more
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