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It has long been known by scientists that many bacteria and viruses cause illnesses by first attaching themselves to sugar molecules on the cell surfaces lining mammals' sinuses and throats, including humans. For example, viral particles can cling to these molecules--also known as sialic acids, or SAs--in a manner similar to that of keys inserted into locks.

In a pioneering study shedding light on the hidden world of corals, researchers have taken a closer look at how coral microbiomes adapt when faced with a critical challenge: hypoxia, or dangerously low oxygen levels in the surrounding water.

Unwittingly eating spiders in your sleep is every arachnophobe's worst nightmare.

And for those of us not too bothered about the creepy crawlies, munching on one while asleep probably isn't the best of things that can happen when you are tucked up.

Urban myths about the quantity of spiders we're consuming has varied over the years.

Greek researcher Dr. Christos Mantzoros was presented with the prestigious Obesity Society’s TOPS Award on November 1. The TOPS Research Achievement Award recognizes one individual every year for singular achievement or contribution to research in the field of obesity.