Episode 146
🔬 Ancient Ants Hold Secret to Yogurt Revolution & Scientists Discover Depression's Brain Cells
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October 11, 20254m 56s
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Show Notes
Scientists have successfully recreated a forgotten yogurt-making tradition using ants as a surprising secret ingredient, revealing sophisticated food science hidden in traditional knowledge. New research identifies specific brain cells linked to depression for the first time, opening revolutionary treatment pathways. Plus, archaeologists uncover 12,000-year-old monumental rock art in Saudi Arabia that rewrites our understanding of ancient civilizations. We'll also explore how Ice Age hippos roamed central Europe far longer than believed and examine MIT's breakthrough in gene editing that makes 60 times fewer mistakes than previous methods.
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