MEDICINE & HEALTH

Brain Molecule Playing Key Role in Neurodevelopmental Disorders

MEDICINE & HEALTH 04.07.2021 07:55 AM

Scientists have pinpointed a brain molecule, microRNA-29, as a powerful controller of brain maturation, playing a key role in such neurodevelopmental disorders as autism.

Antioxidant Enzyme Possible for Therapeutic Use, Researchers Say

04.07.2021 06:30 AM

Researchers are studying the antioxidant enzyme manganese superoxide-dismulase (MnSOD) for potential therapeutic use.

Chronic Pain 101: Should I Exercise Instead of Taking Analgesics?

04.07.2021 03:35 AM

Medicines watchdog recommends physical and psychological therapies when treating pain with no known cause.

Traumatic Events: Why Do We Forget Painful Memories?

04.07.2021 02:31 AM

Mental health organizations recently warned about the dependability of a forgotten traumatic event that's later remembered, formally identified as 'delayed memory.'

Origin of Life Possibly Begins With XNA Before RNA, DNA

04.07.2021 02:05 AM

A new study explains how DNA-like molecules came from XNAs - xeno nucleic acids - which might be the precursor to the origin of life as we know it.

Will.i.am Innovative Face Mask Has Bluetooth Connectivity, LED Lights, More Hi-Tech Features

04.06.2021 23:43 PM

Rapper and tech entrepreneur Will.i.am introduces his new innovation: a fully functional yet fashionable high-tech face mask called Xupermask.

Blood Tests Can Predict Person’s Age, May Aid in Preventing Illnesses

04.06.2021 22:13 PM

A study showed that blood protein levels could predict a person's age, opening possibilities to prevent age-related diseases.

5-Minute Breast Cancer Jab: Less Time at Hospitals, Less Possible COVID-19 Exposure

04.06.2021 21:48 PM

A new breast cancer jab that can be administered in five minutes can replace the current two-and-a-half-hour treatment, which cuts risks of COVID-19 infection by reducing their time in hospitals.

‘Double Mutant’ COVID-19 Variant Detected in California: Should We Worry?

04.06.2021 21:27 PM

A new coronavirus variant known as the Double Mutant COVID-19 variant has recently been detected in California by Stanford University scientists.

WARNING: Injecting Chicken Cubes Trend to Enlarge Buttocks Can Lead to Rectal Diseases, Hypertension

04.06.2021 07:00 AM

Doctors advised against a widespread practice of injecting chicken cubes into the anus to enlarge the buttocks, saying it can lead to infection and hypertension, even death.

COVID-19 Vaccine: 5 Best Foods to Eat Before, After Vaccination Appointment

04.06.2021 05:17 AM

Experts have suggested that our food intake prior to, and following a vaccine can help lessen anything we might be feeling after.

Auto-Brewery Syndrome: How a Rare Disease Caused a Woman to Urinate Alcohol

04.06.2021 02:30 AM

Experts discover a living person of an unusual medical condition where alcohol naturally brews in the bladder.

$500,000 Prize to Anyone Who Could Design a Less Annoying Face Mask

04.06.2021 01:16 AM

The US government recently announced a 'DIY less annoying face mask' competition with a potential total grand prize amounting to $500,000 awaiting the lucky winners.

Do Facial Features Show If One is Smart? Scientists Say No After Studying 76 Genes

04.06.2021 00:53 AM

Researchers from Stanford and KU Leuven identified 76 genes that affect the shape of the brain and face. But these genes do not explain the link between the face and cognitive ability, debunking pseudoscience beliefs between the two.

25 Children with Autism Treated with Cord Blood: How Efficient is the Treatment?

04.05.2021 23:49 PM

Scientists and doctors have recently called on new mothers to collect and save cord blood as it could be used for lifesaving, or even life-changing treatments, specifically for autism.

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