Monthly Archives: May 2011

The human intestine is an ecosystem that supports up to 100 trillion microbes—a cell number that is roughly ten times greater than the human cells that comprise our bodies. In addition to the vast number of cells comprising the microbial … Continue reading →

In 2008, Warren et al. published the genome of Glennie, a female platypus. Once thought to be a zoological joke, the platypus is one of 5 remaining monotremes. The platypus lays eggs and has no nipples but does produce milk that is sucked … Continue reading →