Articles for category: Biology & Genetics, Disease & Medicine

Child and mother cooking pancakes on two bridge stove - sugar bush camp / Un enfant et sa mère font cuire des crêpes dans un four à deux étages d’une érablière

Mother’s Day Recipes and the Evolution of Human Diets

Maria Faith Saligumba

Mother’s Day isn’t just another occasion—it stirs something deep within us, connecting generations through the simple act of sharing a meal. Have you ever wondered if the recipes we cherish today reflect a history written by millions of years of human evolution? Imagine preparing your mother’s favorite dish, not just as a gesture of love, ...

Moth which had been attacked by Cordyceps Fungus

The Cordyceps Fungus That Bursts Out of Insects Like an Alien

Maria Faith Saligumba

Imagine a world where a single spore can hijack a living creature’s body, turning it into a puppet, and then—just like a scene from a horror movie—explode out of its host for all to see. This isn’t fiction. The Cordyceps fungus, often called nature’s real-life “zombie-maker,” is as fascinating as it is terrifying. With its ...

Ant, Camponotus sp. with Entomopathogenic fungus, Ophiocordyceps camponoti-femorati?

The Fungus That Turns Insects Into Zombies (Ophiocordyceps)

Maria Faith Saligumba

Imagine walking through a lush rainforest, sunlight trickling through thick leaves, when suddenly you spot an ant climbing to the tip of a branch—moving with eerie determination. Moments later, the insect clamps its jaws onto the wood, frozen in an unnatural pose. It’s not just resting. It’s a puppet, controlled by one of nature’s most ...