Humans have a long societal and evolutionary history with alcohol. Studies have shown that alcohol metabolizing systems appeared in our primate ancestors long before humans ever existed, between seven and 21 million years ago. Researchers from California State University … [Read more...] about Monkeys’ taste for booze helps explain humans’ alcohol affinity
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What tiny water samples teach us about huge creatures
Environmental DNA (eDNA) has been a recent gold mine in research. We recently reported on how eDNA was captured from the air in a world first and how scientists were able to use this technique to distinguish zoo animals from it. This incredible tool can help ecologists study … [Read more...] about What tiny water samples teach us about huge creatures
New CA vaccination sites target Covid-19 disparities
Last week, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the state will open two more mass vaccination sites located at the Oakland-Alameda Coliseum and California State University campus in East Los Angeles. The chosen locations for the new sites represent the state’s efforts … [Read more...] about New CA vaccination sites target Covid-19 disparities