Pigs : Discovery News

Antibiotics Breed Drug-Resistant Bacteria in Pigs

Posted by Emily Sohn Mon Jan 16, 2012 04:21 PM ET | 0

After being exposed to antibiotics for only 2 weeks, a drastic rise in drug-resistant E. coli has been detected in guts of pigs. Read more

Bacteria Tech Halts Big Stink

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Thu Jan 5, 2012 06:51 AM ET | 0

A bacteria-filled filter is being perfected to prevent bad industrial smells from spreading over a whole town. Read more

How To Eat Well And Save The Planet Too

Posted Mon Jul 25, 2011 02:58 PM ET | 0

Pork, farm-raised salmon, chicken and turkey are all on a par when it comes to greenhouse gas emissions, but pigs are in a category of their own when it comes to environmental impact. Read more

Pig Proteins Help Re-Grow Human Skeletal Muscle

Posted by Eric Niiler Mon Jun 27, 2011 04:58 PM ET | 0

The proteins attract human stem cells to migrate to the limb area and start creating skeletal muscle cells. Read more

Curb Soot and Smog to Keep Earth Cool, Says UN

Posted Tue Jun 14, 2011 09:21 AM ET | 0

Sharply reducing emissions of soot and smog could play a critical role in preventing Earth from overheating. Read more

Animals Getting Fatter Too

Posted by Jessica Marshall Thu Nov 25, 2010 07:00 AM ET | 0

Before you worry too much about putting on those holiday pounds, consider this: We're not the only species with weight issues. Read more

You know that Thanksgiving includes turkeys, stuffing and cranberry sauce, but there's more to the story -- and the science-- behind the tradition. Isn't it time you learned more about one of the most beloved (and delicious!) holidays? Read more

Deep Ocean Waves Break on Sea Floor

Posted by Larry O'Hanlon Wed Mar 31, 2010 07:00 AM ET | 0

The blending and mixing of internal waves helps to explain how oceans push energy around the world. Read more

Dead Pigs Shed Light on Ocean Dead Zones

Posted by Jessica Marshall Tue Feb 23, 2010 05:39 AM ET | 0

By dropping dead pigs into the ocean, researchers learn how long marine life can tolerate low oxygen zones. Read more

Stem Cells Turned Into Pork

Posted Fri Jan 15, 2010 07:49 AM ET | 0

Scientists are growing meat in petri dishes, using stem cells, but so far the product's consistency is off. Read more

Domestic Pig DNA Decoded

Posted Mon Nov 2, 2009 07:42 AM ET | 0

An international group of scientists has decoded the DNA of the domestic pig, research that may one day prove useful in finding new treatments for both pigs and people, and perhaps aid in efforts for a new swine flu vaccine for pigs. Read more

Swine Flu Ground Zero Possibly Found: Discovery News

Posted Tue Jun 30, 2009 09:26 PM ET

A U.S.-owned pig farm in a small town in the Mexican state of Veracruz may be the epicenter of the swine flu outbreak. Read more

Is Swine Flu 'The Big One'?: Discovery News

Posted Tue Jun 30, 2009 09:26 PM ET

As reports of a unique form of swine flu erupt around the world, the inevitable question arises: Is this the big one, or will it fizzle? Read more