Episode 964
Vampire bacteria, "hangry" males, and ants using moonlight
Plus inflammation predicts preterm labour...
Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast · The Naked Scientists
September 10, 202430m 50s
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Show Notes
This month, Chris Smith hears how blood-thirsty bacteria sniff out wounds to trigger infections, how ants navigate at night, how male and female brains respond differently to starvation, and inflammation linked to premature labour... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
Topics
bacteriamicrobiologybacterial vampirismchemotaxisantnavigationmoonlightpolarised lightbrain metabolismstarvationcalorie restrictionpreterm labourprematurityinflammation