The legend goes that an Indian who was lost in an Andean forest and was down with fever drank from a pool of stagnant water and found that it tasted bitter. He realized the water must have been ...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, DEC. 13, 2005-- Survival is an acquired taste. The worm, C. elegans, lives in soil and feeds on different bacteria, including potentially pathogenic ones. But good taste is not ...

worms might have had a more-rounded diet 30 million years ago. If you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By purchasing a subscription you are ...