Mini-Episode: Cool Facts Friday #12

<p>Cool Facts are quick hits of new human and world science curated into short bursts of information just for you. This fun compilation publishes one Friday a month. Enjoy!</p><p>Here’s the current lineup for episode #12:</p><ul><li>Blood sugar affects your brain health</li><li>Tapeworms change ant immunity and make them lazy</li><li>New COVID-19 research about the lining of your blood vessels</li><li>Larger pupils indicate higher intelligence</li><li>One bad experience with food leaves a lifelong impression</li><li>Gut bacteria can play a role in your mortality risk</li><li>Playing red light, green light to control gene expression</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>EPISODE SPONSOR</strong>: Protect&nbsp;and restore your endothelial glycocalyx, the inner lining of your blood vessels. Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://arterosil.com/DAVE20/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://arterosil.com/DAVE20</a>&nbsp;to learn more,&nbsp;You’ll get 20% off a three-month supply of Arterosil plus free shipping.</p><p><a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Privacy Policy</a> and <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">California Privacy Notice</a>.</p>