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Impact of meat and Lower Palaeolithic food processing techniques on chewing in humans
The origins of the genus Homo are murky, but by H. erectus, bigger brains and bodies had evolved that, along with larger foraging ranges, would have increased the daily energetic requirements of hominins. Yet H. erectus differs from earlier hominins in having relatively smaller teeth, reduced chewing muscles, weaker maximum bite force capabilities, and a relatively smaller gut. This paradoxical combination of increased energy...
Infection biology: Small RNA with a large impact
A simultaneous comparison of the RNA molecules expressed by Salmonella bacteria and human cells during infection reveals how a bacterial small RNA alters the transcript profiles of both the bacteria and the host cells.
Nature doi: 10.1038/nature16872
As Seattle regulates Airbnb, company releases study showing its $178M annual impact on local economy
As Seattle lawmakers decide how to regulate Airbnb, the Bay Area hospitality company wants to show the positive impact it is making on the local economy. Airbnb Regional Head of Policy David Owen joined local leaders and Airbnb hosts in Seattle today to...
Seattle requires Amazon to allow free speech in future courtyard, amid larger debate over company’s impact
Amazon will be required to allow 24-hour public access and put up signs making it clear that free speech activities are permitted in a future courtyard that’s planned as part of the company’s building boom in Seattle’s Denny Triangle neighborhood. The Seattle City Council imposed those additional conditions...
Bill Gates Sr. at 90: A giant impact on technology, philanthropy and the Seattle region
View image | gettyimages.com “Without me, you wouldn’t be here.” That was the opening line of a speech that Bill Gates Sr. gave many years ago at an annual meeting of Microsoft employees. It was meant to be funny —...