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If you roll an alligator on its back and hold it there, it will exhibit a strange behavior. After 15 or 20 seconds, the alligator will go limp and become unresponsive. It’s called tonic immobility and, for a phenomenon so widespread in the animal kingdom, we know surprisingly. . . Read More

Addiction and depression are mental health disorders with biological origins in the brain. They are also public health challenges with serious consequences. Unfortunately, today’s treatments for addiction and depression are inadequate for many patients. Continued basic research. . . Read More

Slime may seem gross, but it’s also incredibly practical. Used by a variety of animals for many different reasons, including hunting, protection, and locomotion, slime is also inspiring scientists and helping people. Bioinspiration is an approach to research that looks to the. . . Read More

I profiled Dr. David Lipman, the Chief Scientific Officer of Impossible Foods, the company behind the plant-based Impossible Burger, for the Brown Alumni Magazine. He helps use biochemistry to create more sustainable and environmentally friendly foods that leave animals off the. . . Read More

Many women experience some morning sickness during pregnancy, but one to two percent of pregnant women suffer from a condition called hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), a severe form of nausea and vomiting. The symptoms, including rapid weight loss, malnutrition, and dehydration, can. . . Read More