Why Obese Mice Eat Too Much: A Brain Chemical Discovery
Scientists discovered that obese mice have too much of a special brain chemical that makes them feel hungry all the time. This chemical, called an …
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Ancient Predator's Vomit Reveals What Dinosaurs Really Ate
Scientists discovered fossilized vomit from a meat-eating animal that lived over 290 million years ago in Germany. By studying the bones inside this ancient …
Read MoreNew Database Reveals How Often Predators Actually Find Food
Scientists have created a massive database called FracFeed that tracks how often predators have empty stomachs versus full ones. By collecting information from …
Read MoreHow Taste and Smell Work Together to Control What Insects Eat
Scientists studied silkworms to understand how taste and smell work together to decide what food to eat. They found that certain taste and smell receptors in …
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