SYDNEY, June 12 (Xinhua) -- A gene that makes people especially sensitive to bitter tastes has been linked to a higher risk of bipolar disorder, a mental illness causing severe mood swings and chronic ...

As risk aversion intensified, the yen appreciated to the upper 142 yen range per U.S. dollar, reinforcing selling pressure on stock index futures. The stronger yen, a typical safe-haven currency, ...

The Biology of Zombies: Real-World Parasites That Control Minds Toxoplasma gondii (cat parasite) alters rodent behavior, making them attracted to cat urine (increasing predation). Ophiocordyceps ...