Why fewer lung transplants go to women

Why fewer lung transplants go to women

Women often have a smaller body size, which limits the number of donor lungs that are physically compatible. They are also more likely to develop antibodies from prior pregnancies, blood…
What has more protein – spirulina or a steak?

What has more protein – spirulina or a steak?

While both spirulina and beef provide “complete” protein (i.e., containing all essential amino acids), the absorption and usability of that protein by the human body may differ. Animal-sourced proteins are…
The first bread was baked in Jordan’s Black Desert

The first bread was baked in Jordan’s Black Desert

The Natufian hearths from Jordan’s Black Desert invite a reframing of food history. Bread and beer were not simply by-products of agriculture; the desire for these transformed foods may have…
Recipe: Mushrooms Cooked in Grapevine Leaves

Recipe: Mushrooms Cooked in Grapevine Leaves

Grapevine leaves are usually thought of as wraps or savory little parcels stuffed with rice and/or meat. But as our previous post on fish grilled in grapevine leaves shows, the…