MEDICINE & HEALTH

Jumbo Phages: How These Giant Viruses Help With the Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance

MEDICINE & HEALTH 08.08.2022 10:20 AM

A research team took a closer look at some of the lesser examined jumbo phages infecting “Pseudomonas chlororaphis bacteria.” Read to know more.

Selfish Freeloading Bacteria Not Welcomed to Bacteria Colony, Study Says

08.08.2022 10:00 AM

Bacterial colonies work together to ensure the survival of all individuals. Read on to find out how the colony punishes selfish freeloading strains and how it affects the rest of the colony.

Links Between Nature and Human Well-Being Revealed in Review of Over 300 Articles on Cultural Ecosystem Services

08.08.2022 09:20 AM

Researchers identified over 220 distinctive pathways through which human interaction with nature favorably or adversely affects wellbeing. Read to know more.

Smartwatch Without the Watch: Bendable, Stretchable Chip Can Process Information Like the Human Brain

08.08.2022 08:20 AM

Researchers invented a Band-Aid-like device, a flexible, stretchable computing chip that processes information by emulating the human brain. Read to know more.

Why Do We Keep Wanting More? Science Says Its An Inherent Brain Bias

08.08.2022 08:00 AM

People always search for genuine long-term happiness, but researchers say we are biased to pursue more and sacrifice happiness. Read on to learn more about the mental bias of happiness, habituation, and comparison.

Scientists Add Human Genes and Transform Single Cell Baker's Yeast to a Humanized Version

08.08.2022 03:53 AM

A successful experiment transformed a baker's yeast into a humanized yeast after adding human genes into the single-cell organism. Continue reading to know how this study would help the medical field.

Extinct Pathogens Caused Social Crisis that Brought Down Ancient Civilizations

Extinct Pathogens That Afflicted Human Civilization Responsible for Diseases in Ancient History [Study]

08.08.2022 03:42 AM

Multiple ancient human civilizations took a distinct turn for the worst thousands of years ago and scientists believe that the now-extinct pathogens were a major factor in their decline. Read the article to know more.

Locusts Can Be Used to 'Sniff Out' Human Cancer to Detect the Disease in Its Earliest Stage

Locust Can Detect Cancer From a Healthy Human Cell and May Speed Up Standard Screening [Study]

08.07.2022 23:35 PM

Researchers found that a locust can smell cancer and even differentiate three types of mouth cancer cells by picking them out from a healthy human cell. Read the article to learn how this can speed up cancer screening.

15-Minute Walk, Taking the Stairs Instead of Elevator Daily Helps Delay Aging

08.07.2022 05:52 AM

Taking the stairs instead of the elevator is found to be an anti-aging strategy. How is this technique linked to specific diseases? Read to find out.

Viral TikTok Video Claims Tampons Can Cause Cancer, What Does Science Say About the Alleged 'Toxic Death Sticks'?

08.06.2022 02:13 AM

Many women have been using tampons for years. But a new viral claim says that this may pose a hazardous health risk causing cancer, uterus damage, excessive bleeding, and extreme pain. Is this true? Here's what experts say.

Children Could Have Been Exposed to Monkeypox After Child Care Employee in Rantoul Township, Champaign County Tests Positive

08.05.2022 21:53 PM

Chicago health officials confirmed that an employee in a child care center in Rantoul Township, Champaign County tested positive for monkeypox, so the kids could have been exposed to the virus. Read more to know the full story.

New Low-Calorie Sweetener is As Sweet As Table Sugar and Good For Gut Microbes

Researchers Discover a New Low-Calorie Sweetener as Sweet as Table Sugar and Good for Gut Microbes

08.05.2022 09:15 AM

Researchers report a new low-calorie sweetener that could replace the white sugar table and is even good for gut microbes. Read the article to learn more.

Genetically Engineered E. Coli Bacteria Could Produce Medicines and Treat Diabetes and Other Chronic Diseases [Study]

08.05.2022 03:43 AM

Scientists modified E. Coli bacteria using genetic engineering. Continue reading to find out the potential application of the modified bacteria in the field of medicine and health.

Effects of Smoking on Bone Health: Here's Why Having a Healthy Lifestyle Improves the Musculoskeletal Health

Smoking Affects Bone Health by Making Bones Prone to Osteoporosis and Fractures; Healthy Lifestyle May Improve Musculoskeletal System

08.05.2022 03:11 AM

Smoking remains the leading preventable cause of death in the US and experts say that quitting reverses its effects and improves bone health. Read the article to know more.

Tecovirimat by SIGA Technologies, Inc Use to Treat Smallpox Will Be Tested for Monkeypox But Food and Drug Administration Has Yet to Give It a Greenlight

08.05.2022 00:07 AM

Clinical trials could help monkeypox patients get access to SIGA Technologies, Inc's Tecovirimat used to treat smallpox, but FDA hasn't approved it yet. Read more to know the details.