Entomophagy

Article Abstract:

Many nations include insects in their diets. Roasted ants, chocolate covered grasshoppers and some caterpillars are considered edible in many countries. Americans' and Europeans' squeamish attitudes have prevented them from conducting research on the eating of insects.

Social aspects, Food, Insects, Entomology, Insects as food

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Balanced immunity: would killing some T cells slow the progress of AIDS?

Article Abstract:

Some AIDS researchers believe that killing T lymphocytes could improve the health of HIV patients. A model of T-cell homeostatic mechanisms indicates that physicians may be able to eliminate some T cells to rebalance the immune system.

HIV infection, HIV infections, Immunity, Immunity (Physiology), T cells, AIDS (Disease), AIDS research

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The mice that missed: two models for Alzheimer's disease are retracted

Article Abstract:

Two out of three genetically engineered mice have been withdrawn as models for Alzheimer's disease research. Scientists have been unable to produce a mouse with pathology similar to Alzheimer's.

Alzheimer's disease

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