Author: Tina Hesman Saey

Beans matter, but microbes may be the real secret to fine chocolate flavor. Scientists are building starter cultures that may improve quality.

H5N1 bird flu might infect human mammary glands, potentially allowing the virus to show up in breast milk.

Golden apple snails can regrow full, functional eyes. Studying their genes may reveal how to repair human eye injuries.

Probiotics containing Lactobacillus gasseri Lg-36 prevented C. difficile infections in mice, but L. acidophilus probiotics made infection more likely.

Studies suggest that people who had seasonal flus or vaccinations have low antibody levels against H5N1 bird flu.