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Early signs remain encouraging for treating autism with bacterial pills

Nearly one in 50 children in the United States experience autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which may hurt their abilities to function socially. Scientists are now experimenting with an unusual treatment for these children—altering the makeup of bacteria in the gut with hopes of improving both digestive health and brain function.

Mar. 14, 2021

Survey Shows Americans Confused About Sustainable Seafood

The biggest source of waste in the US seafood supply chain isn’t bycatch or discarded innards—it’s seafood being thrown away at restaurants or home kitchens. A new survey from Johns Hopkins University suggests that when it comes to seafood, Americans are confused about what to buy and when to pitch.

Mar. 14, 2021